A brief history of releases

The adidas Yeezy Boost line is a collaboration between Adidas and rapper Kanye West with a series of shoes designed by him. The initial debut of the collaboration was the Yeezy Boost 750, a mid-top sneaker in a grey and white colourway, in February 2015. The shoe was exclusively available in New York City and sold out in just 10 minutes. An all-black colourway of the same model saw a launch in December 2015.

At the end of June 2015, the Yeezy Boost 350 released in the ‘Turtle Dove’ colourway. This second sneaker from the collaboration, in a low-top shape, featured a Primeknit upper and a full length BOOST™ midsole and three further colourways were released including ‘Pirate Black,’ ‘Moonrock’ and ‘Oxford Tan.’

Yeezy Boost 350 V2

‘SPLY-350’

The secondary version of the shoe, the Yeezy Boost 350 V2, saw a coloured stripe added and text reading ‘SPLY-350’ on the upper. The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 ‘Beluga’ was released on September 24th 2016. Three further colourways of ‘Copper,’ ‘Green’ and ‘Red’ followed late November and a ‘Core Black/CoreWhite’ dubbed Oreo was released before Christmas.

Six colourways of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2’s released in 2017. The black and red (‘Bred’) and ‘Zebra’ in February and a much-hyped ‘Triple White’ at the end of April; the ‘Zebra’ restocked both in June 2017 and November 2018, alongside the ‘Triple White’ which saw a huge restock in September 2018. The 2017 holiday season saw three further colourways released, including the ‘Semi-Frozen Yellow’ which was reportedly extremely limited, as well as the ‘Beluga 2.0’ in November 2017 and the ‘Blue Tint’ in December.

2018 saw a slow start for the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 with the first release being the ‘Butter’ colourway on June 30th and two further releases in November, including the restock of the ‘Zebra’ and the release of the hotly anticipated ‘Sesame’ on November 23rd. Further releases in December included a wider release of the ‘Semi-Frozen Yellow’ on December 14th. The release of the translucent ‘Static’ sneaker on December 26th (reflective) and 27th (non-reflective). 2019 will see another re-release, this time for the ‘Butter’ colourway on Friday 11th January.

adidas are now ranked #2 in US sport footwear

In 2017, it was announced that adidas had overtaken the Jordan Brand to be the ranked the #2 in US sports footwear, but is the ever-increasing hype for Yeezys the reason why?

“All of the iterations released so far have not only sold out instantly, but also played a major role in propelling adidas to the most popular sneaker brand on Instagram in 2015,” said adidas Chief Executive Herbert Hainer on their successful collaboration with Kanye West. “The Yeezy Boost 350 even received the prestigious Footwear News ‘Shoe of the Year’ award. [There is] no question that the collaboration with Kanye West has significantly elevated the perception of our brand,” added Hainer.

Kanye West has been described by many as one of the most influential people in sneakers, not least because of the huge following both him and his wife Kim Kardsshian-West have on social media. Since returning to Twitter, Kanye has shared snap-shots of his design and production processes, including images of unreleased Yeezy Boost 350 V2’s.

The go-to when fashion’s feeling futuristic? Silver, bien sûr. A bevy of beauties, from Anna Ewers, Taylor Swift, and Kim K to Cindy Crawford herself, stepped out in metallic styles that conjured up the chicest cyborgs we’ve ever seen.

Stars on this year’s red carpet worked their obliques, showing off the sides of their torsos in revealing, cutout dresses. Many were accented with additional sparkles—see Brie Larson and Naomi Campbell—although as Margot Robbie proved, sometimes streamlined is best.

“At this point, it’s much bigger than just having a safe space within the city,” says Modellounge founder Bernard Smith. “Starbucks isn’t the most ideal space for models who need a place to recharge, use a bathroom, or change clothes between appointments. As ground zero for models, not only do we provide a safe haven, we offer models a truly off-duty environment that isn’t demanding, but instead resourceful and rewarding.”

Smith began Modellounge in 2009 with the goal of creating a place where models could unwind between their castings and appointments, inspired by his girlfriend, Joan Smalls’s, search for such spots around NYC. “I conceived this idea to create a workstation where she and her model friends could converge and remain in work mode during the day,” says Smith. “I presumed it would benefit other female fashion models, but wanted to restrict access to models who were working and really in need, so I went exclusively with top agencies.” Though only models from reputable agencies are allowed access, there is no fee involved—allowing for Modellounge’s services to be enjoyed by everyone from established stars like Smalls to the newest fresh face. “We choose not to charge models and agencies because we feel girls should have access no matter their financial situation,” says Smith. Sustained by unique partnerships with well-known brands including Microsoft, Puma, and Beats by Dre, the line between service and commerce is one Smith is keenly aware of. Says Smith, “When we work with brands, we try to create meaningful programs and relationships that benefit our community of models.”

For Smith, it’s all about encouraging a sense of community. “We’re able to offer support through workshops, the Modellounge Card, and other key programming that benefits so many more than just a few models or agencies,” says Smith. Some of the perks are smaller, though no less appealing: The club’s simple black tote has become a street style staple sneaking into slideshows and Instagrams.

With the Modellounge itself a success—the Union Square location is always buzzing with energy—Smith already has his sights on changing the model apartment. “It was a natural progression, as we always have models asking us about temporary housing,” says Smith. “Bringing to life the Modellounge Apt has been a great experience—searching for a property, decorating the interior, and seeing the property in demand. It serves a real purpose, and I’m happy we spent time making sure it was the best possible option out there.” With the apartment and several other projects on the horizon, Smith is thankful for how far his business has come. “It took time and a lot of convincing, but now we’re in a very solid place. It takes time to gain real acceptance and develop credibility when you’re the new kid on the block. Without the incredible support that we’ve experienced, especially from models, we simply would not exist.”

After all, within Swift’s army are models Karlie Kloss, Martha Hunt, Lily Aldridge, and Gigi Hadid. And while we’ve spied Swift head to the gym with Kloss or the amusement park with Aldridge; act as surrogate aunt to Aldridge’s daughter, Dixie; and go shopping with Hadid, it’s when she’s bonding with friends from the music and film world that we see her style kick into high gear. A night out with actress Jaime King inspired Swift to debut a dress featuring a subtle shoulder reveal, dinner with Lorde called for leopard print, and who better than Revival singer Selena Gomez to have by your side as you debut a daring bandeau look at the Grammy Awards? Because when you’re Taylor Swift, the posher the posse, the more fun the party.

Recently I happened to follow Kendall Jenner. Then I liked her. I should clarify that I followed her in the real world, not on Instagram, where most of the world follows her. I don’t have an Instagram account yet, but I am thinking of getting one, in part because of some of her comments on Instagram—meaning her actual comments to me, in real life. She showed me a couple of key strategies that make her the success she is on social media: With so many likes and tweets and retweets, refreshing @kendalljenner is a little like seeing the speedometer of one of the Formula One race cars that she Instagrammed herself watching in Monaco last spring. And FYI, it was no big deal, her sharing secrets. It was relaxed, natural, easy.

Because the second-to-youngest Jenner is like that: nice, easy to get along with, and I’m not alone in noticing this. “She is a very sweet person,” Karl Lagerfeld says. “Very caring and not at all spoiled by those superficial successes. I must say I love her.” I don’t know what you think of Kendall Jenner from watching her on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, her family’s tabloid reality show, but she’s calm and low-key in person, at least when she’s working—and as a model, she’s nearly always working.

Inside Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid’s sleepover party in Chanel Couture:

I was following her, by the way, in order to get a handle on just where she is at the moment and to sit in on some meetings arranged for her around town—informational career interviews, you might call them. As for where she is, let’s face it: She is everywhere, especially in fashion, where she has managed to be a starting player right out of the gate, at 20. In her still very short career, she has walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana and Balmain, and even closed a show for Chanel Haute Couture. Meanwhile, she’s started a clothing line, Kendall + Kylie, with her sister. Victoria’s Secret gave her its runway, Estée Lauder a chance to pick and choose an eye-shadow palette of her own—part of its new Estée Edit collection—and sure enough, the palette is full of the wearable neutrals she is known for, along with signature smoky-gray and black tones in matte and shimmer finishes that make for her trademark eyes. It all gives you a sense that, like her, you could look amazing in a flash, like the flash of a fashion photographer’s camera.

Last year, Estée Lauder launched a Kendall Jenner–inspired red-orange lipstick called Restless. “It was the number-one most successful lipstick on our Web site,” said Jane Hertzmark Hudis, group president of the Estée Lauder Companies. Sales were heavy from mobile phones. “She chose the name, and it sold out.”

Kendall Jenner in the chicest looks from the Spring runways:

Her glossy, sassily captioned Instagram feed is almost entirely made up of pouty selfies, swimsuit shots, or OOTDs comprised of head-to-toe coveted items, from vintage Harley-Davidson T-shirts and all things VFiles to throwback Gucci tops and her most recent coup, the much-snapped Vetements DHL T-shirt. First shown, she’s sitting on the fender of a DHL truck wearing red fishnets and black shorts; fast-forward a few hours, and Snyder elevates the haute tee with a plush fire engine–red yeti shag jacket that matches both her fishnets and the text on the shirt. And, of course, she captures it all in the most millennial way possible: a bathroom selfie.

More serendipitous signs emerged later that evening, when Obama and Awada both arrived at the lavish state dinner in practically matching twirl-skirt frocks. But true to form, the two fashion-forward First Ladies each put their own spin on the champagne dresses: Obama’s satin number was encrusted with crystals and Awada’s was intricately embroidered with lace. It made for a very stylish alliance, indeed.

Back on American soil, Lupita Nyong’o and the cast of Eclipsed came together in a fashionable group hug. The Academy Award–winning actress donned a spectacular green-and-white patterned Gucci dress, celebrating the history-making Broadway production in style.

“I would say that the contemporary obsession with social networks is a fairly universal phenomenon, not necessarily linked to a country. We are all on them. Not being on one of them would almost be like living in the margins of society,” says Stéphanie Delpon, cofounder of the Paris creative agency Pictoresq. Although she spends significant time on Instagram looking for the next Parisienne du jour to cast in projects, she maintains a “passive” personal approach to social media. This is a position adopted by many Françaises, who choose to quietly observe rather than throwing themselves in the middle of the attention-seeking circuit. In the moments that these social media ghosts do decide to share the occasional photos, they are most likely to post ambiguous shots, which tend to be intentionally obscured by large shadows, while ours are amplified by Facetune. Speaking of Facetune, very few Parisiennes know of the existence of such applis—applications—mainly because they simply have no use for them. “In France, taking a selfie is rather shameful. It’s fun to do it from time to time with girlfriends, but if a selfie is taken too seriously, it’s really frowned upon. I think this is related to the fact that the French culture seeks more value in the intellectual rather than the physical,” says Julie Palasse, a merchandiser for Alexander McQueen. “I find selfies to be rather decadent,” says Delpon. “All you are really saying is: ‘I spent hours taking a photo of myself from every angle; here’s a photo where I find myself beautiful—now please admire me!’ It’s a bit unnerving, isn’t it?” Well, when you put it that way . . .

And yet, both women unanimously agree that Instagram is a great tool that, if used correctly, can open up many interesting opportunities. Delpon particularly admires girls who have successfully created brand universes through social platforms, citing designer friends Camille de Dampierre (@camillededampierre) and Océane Buret (@o_c_e_e) as examples. She prefers engaging with brand content directly, rather than going through the intermediaries, i.e., fashion bloggers: “I think we are all a bit tired of seeing their sponsored posts.” She also enjoys following more discreet accounts that exhibit the interesting inner worlds of the user. “The girls I follow don’t take selfies; they maintain a certain distance with themselves and do not seek to build a narcissistic showcase. They feature their lifestyle, their friends, their artwork, or images that have attracted their attention—in short, their eye, their vision on the world,” says Delpon, naming Claire Margueritte (@clairelagalere), Jan Scott Melka (@Janmelk), and Alice Pfeiffer (@alicepfeiffer) as a few cool girls to watch. All of them have fun, eclectic profiles that convey a good eye, a blasé attitude, and a penchant for interesting photography with witty captions, to boot. None of them have more than 6,000 followers, possibly because they aren’t really trying. “Being popular on Instagram is like being rich in Monopoly, isn’t it?” Delpon adds. “The coolest French girls are not aiming to be It girls, they do not have 150,000 Instagram followers, and they are not too aware of their image. Instead, they are creative and have many different passions and interests. They are authentic and genuine, and that’s what sets them apart.” It’s interesting how quickly #Goals can shift from being the girl with the perfect morning matcha to being the quirky girl who marches to the beat of her own drum. It’s interesting how quickly #Goals can start feeling that much more attainable.

Marina Khorosh is the author of Dbagdating.com

If you’re planning to re-create the look, then elevating it, in the most literal sense, is key—yes, there’s yet another reason to get back into a stiletto this spring. We’d say the sportier the sweatshirt, the fancier and more ornate the heel should be: think embroidered or studded with embellishments. And remember, if the top-as-dress theory is still leaving you wanting, throw a pair of stockings or thigh-high boots into the equation for a bit of extra coverage. Above, 10 stylish ways to give the pant-less trend a chic pair of legs.

When In Doubt, Alaïa
If there is one designer who is a staple in Campbell’s closet, it is her close friend Azzedine Alaïa. Campbell’s collection of the designer’s dresses is legendary—rivaled only by that of fellow supermodel Stephanie Seymour. During Fashion Week, Campbell always manages to dip into her archives and pull out a showstopper Alaïa look. Can’t do the same? Just keep the dresses short and the waistline pronounced.

There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Fur
Even though she’s posed for PETA, Campbell cannot resist the allure of an oversize fur. At the Fenty x Puma after-party, she managed to upstage Rihanna by wearing a white mink over a crisp suit; then at Moncler’s bash, she paired green, printed satin, and fur with a black stole for layer upon layer of luxurious pelts. Most people will never have occasion to wear two furs at once—we’d suggest some fun furry accessories instead—but Campbell showcases the possibilities admirably.

Reid was at the forefront of the nail art craze that swept the world beginning in 2009, and her personal style is just as imaginative and irreverent, a product of both her Jamaican roots and her fascination with British tradition. At work and off-duty, she incorporates an exuberant mix of military-inspired outerwear, colorful Caribbean inflections, and plenty of newfound local designers. Moments after escaping backstage at London Fashion Week, where she and her team of nail artists worked the shows, Reid chatted about the local designers who excite her, why she never matches her manicure to her look, and how she draws inspiration from Rihanna fan Instagrams.

“Sleep Is for Billionaires” = The WAH Mantra
I totally got into WAH Nails accidentally. I was a stylist and had no intention of being in the beauty industry: I just really wanted a space for my friends and me to hang out and get our nails done. It didn’t exist, so I thought I would build it myself. This was in December 2008—I started working on it straightaway, and we opened the first salon in Dalston in summer of 2009. “Sleep is for billionaires!” is my business mantra. I don’t deserve to rest yet! We’re currently working on a really exciting clothing collaboration, which will come out in a year; a pop-up salon with the French football championship in Paris; and starting a big summer school festival to teach girls career skills and business entrepreneurship.

Starting the Workday in PJ’s
A typical day starts with me sitting in my pajamas answering all my emails and clearing my inbox around 7:00 a.m. I will go to the salon after dropping my son off at school, check on the girls [nail technicians], and we might shoot a little GIF for Instagram. Inspo is important, and we try to make all the content fresh, original, and fun. I talk a lot with my staff about social planning, and then I’ll work on collaborations and business developments. So I might work on the production for the clothing line, or maybe I’m going to Paris to view locations for our pop-up salon, or I’ll send new product ideas off to my manufacturers.

Traditional Style With a Twist
I like to dress fairly classic but with a weird, unexpected twist. I love being British and I think eccentricity is part of our heritage. I like jeans that are loose-fit but a bit tight on my bum. Lately I like going on the high street for jeans and just finding really throwaway pairs. My favorite ones are from Zara’s teen line that have rips and frays, and they’re ultramarine blue, which is my favorite color for denim. For sweaters I’m really into cashmere and lambswool. I am obsessed with this one line, Hades; they embroider bands on lambswool sweaters. I bought one with “The Slits” across the front, which was an influential all-female punk band from London. And always with Bass Weejuns loafers! I feel like royalty.

After her lavish Italian wedding ceremony, Clooney swapped out the floor-sweeping train for a flapper-inspired number that showed her more playful side. When it comes to dressing 9 to 5, though, it’s the tailored separates that she’ll reach for more often than not: On a recent business trip to Athens, the attorney opted for a classic De la Renta sheath with a graphic mixed-media pattern, before switching things up for an evening meeting with an oversize Prince of Wales check outfit. During Clooney’s tenure as a Columbia Law School visiting professor, her working uniform has consisted of the brand’s knee-grazing tweed skirtsuits. When the 38-year-old met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, she wore a prim yet unfussy bow-trimmed sweater and full A-line skirt—globally influential and office-appropriate all at the same time.

There was more where that casually chic sweater came from. Rodriguez had a pair of wrap coats, the laid-back spirit of which was accentuated by their baked-in plissé wrinkles. Another group of jackets and coats was made from the reverse side of wool jacquard so that grids of floating yarns were visible. They looked almost like blankets. Clutched in the crooks of arms, the collection’s new bags followed the same soft, unstructured principle. In the past, Rodriguez has done mostly frame bags and architectural clutches. Change was definitely afoot; there were even pointy-toed metallic oxfords.

His other interest this season was bias cutting; that doesn’t necessarily qualify as news with Rodriguez, but the vigor with which he pursued it does. The panne velvet of the closing slip dress looked like liquid; it’ll feel like a dream to wear. He also tried bias cutting suede, a tricky proposition; thanks to its weight, the three-dimensional results were almost sculptural. Best of the lot was a series of narrow shifts paneled in bronze or pewter in abstract shapes that resembled letters. Swap out those shiny oxfords for heels, and you’ve got yourself a date night dress.

Carmen Kass
Age: 37
Hometown: Tallinn, Estonia
Number of Years Working with Kors: 10
Off-Duty: A true Renaissance woman, Kass is fashionable and politically active—running for Estonian Parliament back in 2004. Along with her partner, Grandmaster Eric Lobron, Kass is an avid chess player, and headed up the Estonian Chess Federation.
Greatest Modeling Achievement: Landing on the cover of Vogue five times. As one of the busiest models of the early ’00s, Carmen Kass did campaign work for everything from Tom Ford–era Gucci to Phoebe Philo’s Chloé, but in Kors Kass found her lengthiest collaboration.
Secret Advantage: Pedaru may rule the current scene, but Kass’s accomplishments elevate her to supermodel status.

Need to Know: After facing tumult in her own life head-on last year, for her sophomore NYFW outing, designer Claudia Li riffed on the idea of self-preservation, of rebirth in the face of hardship. Boasting a background in fine arts, and having cut her teeth as the womenswear designer at J.W.Anderson, New Zealand–raised Li’s minimalism is of a warm stripe. Fall finds her embracing styles with varying sorts of cocoon-like appeal: wide strips of fabric, knotted to armor-like effect; belled sweater cuffs; deep, sculptural folds. If on paper those ideas sound heavy, make no mistake: Li’s got a beautiful eye for lightness. One voile shirtdress you could see becoming a wardrobe staple, while softly fraying cream tulle spilled out from under those flared cashmere sleeves, and long panels added a beautiful sense of movement to the sleeves of a coat in dusty mauve. Where Li will no doubt inspire legions of followers, though, is with her denim. Sourced from both Italy and L.A., here it came whipped into raver-esque mega-flares, a trench, and—most showstoppingly—a jean jacket that bore dramatic, almost Victorian sleeves made up of hundreds on hundreds of bunched indigo yarns.

Where to find it: Li’s stockists are still TBD—but what we can say is that the designer is in the process of confirming some top-tier, tastemaking retailers.

For more information: Visit claudia-li.com.

The designer has never shied away from fashion-forward ideas—she has tricky-to-pull-off culottes in her closet, as well as oversize menswear looks—and today’s ensemble was just as spicy. Beckham’s orange turtleneck sweater is a nice departure from the muted colors we’re used to seeing at this time of year and also picks up on the hues in her skirt. The print itself—a charming matchstick illustration—is certainly vibrant enough to part the clouds on a gloomy midwinter’s afternoon in Manhattan.

February 5, 2019 might go down in history as the day it sank in that the whole fashion system is about to reconfigure. Hot on the heels of Burberry’s announcement that it will be launching a see-now-buy-immediately women’s and men’s show in September, Tom Ford has declared the same thing.

Ford has called off press previews of his Fall 2019 collection, which were scheduled in New York for next week, and will show and sell the offering, all in one go, in September. “In a world that has become increasingly immediate, the current way of showing a collection four months before it is available to customers is an antiquated idea and one that no longer makes sense,” Ford said in a release. “Our customers today want a collection that is immediately available . . . Showing the collection as it arrives in stores will remedy this, and allow the excitement that is created by a show or event to drive sales and satisfy our customers’ increasing desire to have their clothes as they are ready to wear them.”

The chink that was opened by the live-streaming of shows has precipitated a cascading revolution. Digital technology and handheld gadgets have blown open the previously enclosed world in which collections were chiefly for the eyes of editors, buyers, and journalists. Tech-minded Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s CEO and chief creative officer, has spent the last decade pushing and experimenting with every possible new form of connecting and communicating with potential consumers during shows in real time.

All this has landed fashion in a strange halfway house over the past couple of years—opening a window on shows that has turned the performance of fashion into something more like open-access entertainment. That is not enough for Bailey, or for Ford. And surely, where these two titans of fashion lead, more competitors will follow.

It remains to be seen what this will mean for all kinds of people who are involved in the back end of producing clothes, not to mention the tiered hierarchy of buyers, editors, and journalists whose ways are predicated on the ins and outs of the old system. From the outside, though, it makes a sort of sense. It has never been easy to explain fashion’s labyrinthine processes to an outsider, anyway, and it’s bound to strike consumers as a completely obvious thing to do. Burberry has its own global network of stores and the power to buy fabrics and create stock in readiness for a simultaneous showing and selling bonanza on release day. Not everyone in fashion can gear up to do that.

But one thing’s certain: As of September, this new Burberry reality will be one down for the runaway fortunes of fast fashion, which has profited on the gift of the traditional gap between designers’ shows and deliveries. When Tom Ford came back to the runway with his first womenswear show, his thought was to ban press and Internet coverage altogether; he hated the idea of the clothes being seen everywhere, visually consumed before he even had a chance to sell a single piece. Now the copyists’ opportunity to get designers’ collection ideas into their stores months ahead of the original designs is about to be wiped out. It feels like the whole of the landscape of fashion—top to bottom—is finally shifting.

Headliners Coldplay had said they wanted to “honor past, present, and future” this year. To that end, they invited the Youth Orchestra LA to represent the future, and asked Beyoncé, who had performed in 2013, back to the stage. Past is generally not a word that applies to Beyoncé and her relentlessly forward-thinking vision, but in nodding to the Black Panthers’s kit (via the dancers’ berets and harnesses) and, most directly, Jackson’s Super Bowl performance—said to be one of the most viewed in television history—she honored history while making it.

Next came Flow the Label, one of the buzziest names in Ukraine at the moment. The brand’s two designers, Viktoriia Balaniuk and Véronika Vèz, have a reputation for producing looks that flatter the body, thanks to their waist-cinching cuts. This time, they looked to the shaggy appeal of Jane Birkin and used an earthy palette that echoed the shades of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s interiors. The result was a cool combination of two worlds: For a hint of biblio-chic, there were cropped bell-bottoms in creamy tan velvet paired with a sand-color vest; elsewhere a fitted blue blazer and matching bell-bottoms slit at the sides created a sexier silhouette. The outerwear, which included corduroy jackets stamped with contrasting velvet pockets, was strong. The success of the show was immediately apparent: We spied one editor hauling a three-piece velvet suit out of the building.

The Italian takeover continued later in the evening. Bruno Mars and his dancers sported Run-D.M.C.-inspired black leather tops and trousers designed by Versace, whose Greco wave pattern ran around each outfit’s cuffs. Beyoncé chose Dsquared2, a Milan-based brand helmed by Canadian designers, for her onstage look, a leather jacket and leotard that paid homage to Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII ensemble.

So where were the Americans? You’d have to look down to see them. Coldplay’s Chris Martin wore Jordan Spizike sneakers, while Mars sported black Nike Cortez kicks.

“I just love Alessandro’s work. I just love what he’s doing with that collection,” Senofonte said by phone moments after Beyoncé stepped off the Super Bowl 50 halftime stage, where the stylist also coordinated the Black Panther–inspired Dsquared2 looks for both Bey and her small army of backup dancers. “I saw how he was taking Gucci in this complete opposite direction from where it was, and then I was like, ‘Let’s just go completely old school!’ Gucci is new and fresh and completely different, but we still have to remember how amazing our pasts are.”

Taking style cues from her own new Gucci Dionysus Supreme GG handbag, Marni reached out to Gucci’s design team for approval, and set to work that night devising the “uniforms.” “There was a whole mixture of bodies in there, and all different skin colors. I had girls who were size 12, I had girls who were size 2. It was really beautiful to dress these women and these amazing dancers. It was great to work with normal girls!” she says.

Though street style remains a cultural obsession, it’s often hard to put a finger on exactly why an outfit works. Models have the ability to make almost anything look good, but the girls celebrated for their style bring something extra to the table. That said, with millions of model-off-duty images permeating the Internet, and all sorts of chic moments flooding social media, a few tried-and-true street style tenets have come to light. Here, the 10 model-approved rules that serve to elevate any look—no matter the occasion.

The same wave of national pride has hit high fashion, as well. Ukrainian designer Vita Kin shed light on the vyshyvanka, a traditional Ukrainian dress that street style stars scrummed to get into, while Sleeper, a pajama label now sold on Moda Operandi, proudly advertises their Ukrainian roots. “[Before the Maidan revolution of 2014], people were more neutral and passive toward Ukrainian products,” says stylist and journalist Olaa Zhyzhko. “But now, people are more proud. For example, now it became important to support Ukrainian farmers and to buy their food even in posh markets, or to support Ukrainian interior designers and not go to Ikea. Our economy feels difficult now, and one thing became clear: We, the clients, should invest in Made-in-Ukraine labels, which should flourish and gain success, which means designers understood that they should pay more attention to quality and pricing,” says Zhyzhko. “After [the] revolution, we’ve just become more proud of ourselves. That feeling of inferiority has passed away.” Here, see the nine Made-in-Ukraine labels we’re about to invest in now.

Johnson’s winter footwear game has been decidedly on point this season, from the Timberlands she wore in Aspen to the studded boots at LAX. And her shoe choice today certainly puts her strides ahead of her peers.

Of course, the ugly-pretty appeal of the clog is well documented, and this version happens to be chic and practical all at once: It comes finished with the signature horsebit and an ankle-stabilizing strap to boot. The J. Mendel fur and pleated skirt are glamorous for sure, but it’s fair to say that the cool factor of this look was built from the ground up.

The Olivia Palermo + Chelsea28 collection is comprised of 32 moving parts that cover just about every aspect of a working wardrobe: boho dresses to hold sway in the city, menswear-inspired oxford shirting, and stylish everyday jeans that are easily dressed up at a moment’s notice. “Denim is such an important part of one’s wardrobe,” says Palermo, whose collection includes a tailored denim jumpsuit and midi skirt. “It’s important to understand what a girl wants. And Nordstrom has a similar take on the New York woman—she’s a woman on a mission who knows what she’s looking for.”

And since Palermo has a knack for mixing high and low fashion, she was eager to make sure the clothes were attainable for all her fans, too: The opening price point of the collection is surprisingly affordable—just $68. So can we expect to see more from Palermo and the Seattle retail giant in the future? “It’s a learning process,” she says. “We’re just getting into the groove of working together, and I’m looking forward to the response!”

Alba, who is also the face of the new grunge-inspired Spring 2019 collection, will design eight to 10 pieces for the Fall 2019 collection that hits shelves in August. “I live in Southern California and people aren’t too fussy out here, so wearing jeans out to dinner or an event isn’t out of the question,” she says. “You can throw on a great blazer, a blouse, and a pump and that’s just as acceptable as a cocktail dress.” As a result, she’s become a dab hand at everything from the Canadian tuxedo (she teams hers with a pair of killer heels and wears it to meetings) to high-low (think a denim jacket over a Giambattista Valli cocktail dress come evening).

When it came to designing her own collection, Alba used her own rather enviable body as a starting point. “I remember having to lay down to button up those tiny Daisy Duke shorts because I had a big booty. I had to squeeze into my friends’ jeans because my mom wouldn’t buy them for me,” she says. “My inspiration for most things in life is always the ’90s supermodels: Cindy, Naomi, Claudia. Those bodies! Lately I’ve been getting back into bell-bottoms, but high-waisted and not too flared. The jeans that I’m designing are going to celebrate women’s bodies and show off those curves.”

The label’s ethics were also a good fit for Alba, whose Honest Company produces nontoxic, environmentally friendly products. “DL1961 is a thoughtful company in the way they go about creating denim, and that angle was important to me as well,” she explains. The denim brand relies on an unique “confection” of fibers that cuts the processing time in half and uses half the dye, half the water, and half the energy that it takes to produce traditional denim. The label has also developed an on-site filtration system that purifies the wastewater until it’s potable, a combination of eco-friendly practice and technology that, Alba adds, creates reliably cool denim. “The fabric stretches to your body and shape but doesn’t get baggier throughout the day.”

This season she’s gravitating to a high-waisted Farrow jean in black, which she tends to wear “with a thin white tee, an oversize blazer, and a loafer or oxford.” The one piece she is most keen to perfect next? Says the budding designer: “There’s nothing like a great denim jacket.”

1. Central Hotel & Café: A coffee shop and the world’s smallest hotel. They make a killer coffee!

2. Beau Marché: The perfect place to go for an after-work glass of wine in the beautiful, French-inspired surroundings.

3. Otto: A restaurant with delicious food and nice organic wines.

4. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art: Amazing architecture and art located just north of Copenhagen.

5. Another Nué: A supercool shop with different international brands—and their own two, Lovechild 1979 and Nué Notes. Definitely something to check out!

6. Holly Golightly: This has been one of my favorite stores for ages. The interior and atmosphere is amazing, and their selection of high-end brands is exquisite.

7. Kastellet: Where I love to go for a walk.

8. Kødbyens Mad & Marked: A market in the Meatpacking District with all sorts of foods—a must-visit in Copenhagen.

Stored by your Spin bike, Shiseido’s gel-like Ibuki Quick Fix mist moisturizes and cools skin on contact with an anti-shine complex that helps mask your sweaty gym sheen, while BKR’s minimalist glass bottle, encased in a pastel rubber sheath, is a chic reminder to stay hydrated. Your post-workout regimen gets a boost, too, courtesy of Ouai Haircare’s new dry shampoo—a talc-free oil-absorbing spray that leaves behind a clean scent and no white residue—followed by Milk Makeup’s chamomile and green tea–infused wipes, which come soaked in cleansing micellar water to sweep off gym debris. Finally, there’s nothing like a sleek new look to revive your fitness drive, and Olympia Activewear’s matching separates are a killer upgrade from the plain white tee. This year, you’ve got it in the bag.

The proper protocol regarding electronic smoking has been up for debate ever since the rise of e-cigarette use. Before New York included e-cigarettes in its no-smoking ban (which prohibits use in bars, restaurants, offices, parks, and on beaches), rules on vaping varied from establishment to establishment. But does the public e-cigarette ban extend to private functions? In the past few years, vaping has been making the rounds at many glamorous circuits: Katy Perry was seen sharing a vape pen with Orlando Bloom at this year’s Golden Globes after-party; Sarah Silverman showed off her liquid pot pen during the Emmy’s red-carpet procession in 2014; and, back when she was still dating Michelle Rodriguez, Cara Delevingne puffed out tiny vapor rings while watching a Knicks game.

Since the smell emitted from e-cigarettes is much less offensive than cigarette smoke (many e-liquids come in bubblegum and fruity flavors), and because it leaves no lingering odor on clothing or hair, many believe e-lighting up at a public gathering is not a faux pas. “There’s a certain smugness to vaping,” said Chloe Malle, Vogue’s Social Editor. “I feel like people think, I’m allowed to do this, don’t try to stop me.” Freelance writer Tulio Espinosa admitted he recently used a vape indoors during a wedding: “I did it twice and people stared, but nobody really said anything.” At a recent art show opening in Brooklyn, the Pax, a small dry herb vaporizer that looks like something that could have been designed by Apple, was casually being passed around the crowd. “What is it with this thing?” asked one of the attendees. “I keep seeing everyone with these in Chelsea.”

“Until [vaping] becomes ubiquitous, people are going to be unsure or nervous about where they can do it,” explained Lizzie Post, who shares her great-great-grandmother Emily’s penchant for doling out social advice and currently hosts a weekly podcast called Awesome Etiquette. “If it’s going to be distracting at all, that’s when I say it’s time to go somewhere else,” she said. “I don’t know what was going on at the moment Leo pulled [his vape] out, but my guess is, all the cameras turned straight to him, and whatever was going on onstage was completely missed.”

Eviana Hartman, a co-owner of Tetra, a new website dedicated to “elevating the aesthetic of smoking,” agreed that it’s always in best taste to simply step outside. “Why wouldn’t you? You might even strike up a conversation with a stranger,” she said. “Or, if you’re trapped inside a Hollywood awards ceremony with no way out and paparazzi hovering, then duck.”

As more and more states legalize marijuana, the social conundrum only becomes trickier. “I’d say, as a general rule of thumb, it’s not polite to brazenly ingest psychoactive substances in public; it might make people uncomfortable,” Hartman said. But even in the most liberal of circumstances, Post believes it’s still important to check with the host first. “You don’t want to steal your host’s thunder by pulling out the vape at a party and getting everyone high,” she said. “At least let your host do that if he or she wants to!”

The trick to wearing them? Well, you’re in luck: Anything goes! Whether you pair them with cascading wide-leg pants or skinny jeans, the boot provides maximum leg-lengthening abilities and will ground any look with a sense of easy refinement. Here, a selection of the season’s most coveted styles—all on sale. Get them now before they’re gone forever.

Models in cream and black garments—some quilted, others with adjustable ties and removable pockets, accessorized with convertible backpacks—stood on piles of dirt as Green explained that the neutral palette was inspired by the idea of shadows. The designer’s use of piqué fabrics, traditionally found in tennis gear, nodded to the company’s founder, while the circular elements throughout echoed those in Green’s namesake collection, and recalled that of a tennis ball. Borg and Green, it seems, are a pair well matched.

After weeks of subzero Celsius temps here in Sweden, the thermometer and the sun were up as the Fall 2019 season kicked off with Whyred’s womenswear show. Though it was presented in the grand concert hall at Berns, built in 1863, where glamour girls like Marlene Dietrich and the Supremes performed, the show was informed by punk rather than polish. Inspired by the ’80s indie guitar scene in London, which, the show notes explained, came after New Wave and before grunge, creative director Roland Hjort showed his clothes on models who looked like they were coming home from a rocking all-nighter.

Having name-checked Bobby Gillespie as an exemplar, Hjort showed plenty of tweedy menswear pieces, in keeping with fashion’s current fixation with gender fluidity, which were sometimes paired with shiny vinyl. Girlier and very mod minidresses, one in a blue plaid worn with short boots and tights, were intricately pleated. Variations of the pentagram appeared in insets throughout, as well as on the patches that adorned many pieces, including the company’s star coat, first designed 16 years ago and still a best seller.

If Whyred’s show rocked, AltewaiSaome’s rolled to a gentler beat. Japonisme, which appeared in several Pre-Fall collections, Valentino among them, showed up here in kimono details. Softly draped pieces contrasted with the more tailored pants that designers Natalia Altewai and Randa Saome often layered them over.

And now the label is taking that same notion of czarina-ready glitz and glamour a step further and onto the set of an era-appropriate television show—the much-buzzed-about BBC series War and Peace. Tapped by costume designer Edward K. Gibbon to specially create pieces for the series, Axenoff Jewellery adorns cast members ranging from Lily James as Natasha Rostova to Gillian Anderson as Anna Pavlovna Scherer. “They wanted something truly Russian,” explains Axenoff over Skype. “That is why they like to collaborate with us, because we are a Russian brand and we feel the spirit—so we were a perfect match with them.”

But it’s not all bad news: During the European men’s shows, influential labels like Balmain, Givenchy, Lanvin, and Hermès showcased an international array of male models on their catwalks, providing a much-needed increase in diversity. Even shows like Prada and Jil Sander (which have in the past been criticized for their homogenous casts) upgraded their rosters by embracing global beauty. Compared to a few years prior, the lineups at major shows focused on individuality rather than uniformity. The shift in gears allowed for a new generation of male models to showcase their talents. It boys like Sol Goss, Malik Jalloh, Trè Samuels, Wang Chenming, and Victor Ndigwe led the pack, appearing multiple times throughout the week and drumming up excitement wherever they appeared. And rather than examples of “tokenism,” these models were stars—and an essential component of what made the season great.

Still, several prominent shows failed to create diverse casts, relying instead on those comprised entirely of white male models. Whether an aesthetic choice or merely tone-deaf, few decisions could appear as entirely out of touch. With New York Fashion Week: Men’s beginning today, designers have the opportunity to change the system and underline New York’s reputation as a forward-thinking fashion haven. With beautiful faces flying in from all over the globe, trans models starting their own movements, and an audience eager to see a catwalk that reflects their tastes, there is no reason not to embrace all the diversity the modeling industry has to offer. Here’s hoping that the week rises up to the challenge.

Reports IRL beret fan and Vogue.com Fashion News Writer Steff Yotka of her tests in the field: “I find a beret to be a much better solution to keeping warm in winter than a traditional beanie. It has a nice structure that can turn the most basic outfit into something more special.” Consider it the easy, grown-up upgrade (or antidote) to the ubiquitous grungy slouch of off-duty model styles: both practical and pretty.

As one of the faces of Lancôme, Winslet knows a thing or two about creating the right beauty look to complement her ensemble, too. Her skin was kept dewy and natural by makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, while hairstylist Renato Campora created a sleek side part and twisted bun as the crowing glory. Here, Winslet gives us a glimpse behind the scenes of her SAG Awards experience, and shares what it’s like to prep for a big red carpet moment.

Leading the pack in double-breasted eveningwear were Mr. Robot star Rami Malek and actor Anthony Mackie. Malek opted for a hint of texture with a satin shawl-collar style from CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund duo Ovadia & Sons, while Mackie kept things cool in blue Brunello Cucinelli. Also striking a chic blue note were Jon Hamm and O’Shea Jackson, Jr., who was joined by his equally dashing Straight Outta Compton costars.. The most dapper gent of the night? Beasts of No Nation actor Idris Elba, who made the most convincing case for the waistcoat that we’ve seen in years.

Kate Bosworth threw on a fuzzy long-line coat from one of France’s most storied fashion houses, Schiaparelli, to take in the romantic view of the Seine. Italian belle Margherita Missoni and Bianca Brandolini D’Adda momentarily had the best of both worlds twinning in matching couture looks by Roman-born, Paris-based designer Giambattista Valli. And Pascal Brault, who brought his own fashion pooch, Frickey, to Chanel’s show, fueled the growing—and très chic!—trend for front row canine companionship that Cara Delevingne ignited.

He responds within seconds, asking if we’re talking about “cozy” athleisure staples or the—ahem—“eggplant emoji” outlines these pants often create. I chuckle at the “fashion trends” the Internet has wrought these days. Yes, thanks to the meteoric rise of the hilarious hashtag #andthenheworegraysweatpants, the choice post-workout sportswear of jocks has become fodder for memes. Humble gray sweatpants are no longer eyesores but eye candy on a guy when worn with, well, not much else.

But if we’re to listen to Drake, the current arbiter of athleisurewear, gray sweatpants are a look that women can easily make their own. Clearly the rapper likes his ladies to really let loose, once rapping, “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin’ with no makeup on . . . that’s when you’re prettiest” on “Best I Ever Had”—and let’s not forget that this is a man who has been romantically linked to such stylish women as Rihanna and Serena Williams. But before we go dismissing the fashion and relationship advice of “heartbreak Drake,” there is something to be said about stripping down to a more undone state in order to create a sense of intimacy between you and your partner. As Vogue.com Market Editor Chelsea Zalopany explains, “Although it’s definitely not a first-date look, it’s a look that says, ‘I’m happily comfortable with you!’ I mean, what’s better—especially in the winter—than cozying up with a glass of wine and someone you enjoy?”

The best way to style this borrowed-from-the-boys look for a night in with your bae? Try plush options in luxurious, good-enough-to-touch fabrics, such as Baja East’s cashmere jacquard-printed pair, and experiment with silhouettes that are more flattering for you, be it Yeezy’s snug cotton trousers or Champion’s oversize lounge shorts. Because after all, there is nothing sexier than a woman who’s comfortable with herself.

Since the duo started working together, Malik’s personal style has undergone something of an evolution, as the former boy bander replaced goofy grins and sporty jumpers with sleek silk bomber jackets from Louis Vuitton and shirting from Saint Laurent. “It’s keeping his aesthetic in keeping with his integrity of what his brand stands for and what he’s trying to do in this next chapter of his life,” said Rembert, and the next page appears to be one with a decidedly grown-up (read: sultry) subtext. The video, which was released at midnight on Thursday, has already garnered nearly 3 million views on YouTube. “It’s definitely edgy,” said Rembert. “It’s classic, minimal, cool. It’s dark.” And Rembert’s styling stayed true to all that, putting Malik in bomber jackets from Raf Simons and denim pieces from Tom Ford. “For the most part, it’s tailored,” said Rembert. “It’s a bit more grown-up and adult.” And while Malik might cut a mysterious figure in some all-black ensembles, he does have one bit of color: a ring with a blue stone. “[He’s] really into rings right now,” said Rembert, and Malik’s not alone: “He’s into bracelets and stacking jewelry—he kind of experiments a lot with jewelry. He’s edgy at heart—the same way Pharrell and Kanye West experiment with accessories.”

Another component in the video that needed little help was friend of Malik and model-of-the-moment Gigi Hadid. “She’s a bombshell,” said Rembert. “She’s naturally sexy. To keep her sexy is redundant,” said the stylist, who opted to put the 20-year-old runway regular in looks from Versace’s Spring collection and Lever Couture, a new Berlin-based label. “We wanted to keep her edgy and keep her true to what Versace means and what it stands for,” said Rembert, which didn’t provide much of a challenge, as Hadid is one of the newer faces of its most recent campaign. “[Versace] dresses the body. It’s legs and cleavage. We wanted to keep that feeling.”

That mood will no doubt translate into Malik’s forthcoming album, Mind of Mine, due out on March 25, a full year after his departure from One Direction. And here’s hoping the videos are as equally fashionable as they are catchy. In a grown-up way, of course.

Of course, accessories are key when it comes to making the look blossom in the right way. In this case, color-coordinated stilettos from Francesco Russo and a zip pouch of her own design do the trick, while oversize shades and a gold Rolex amp up the posh pick-me-up factor further still.

2. Let the Fur Fly—To an Extent
I have a few vintage furs and have a particular weakness for Mongolian lamb fur—it’s quite ’70s—and I like the volume fur gives. Parisians wear less fur than New Yorkers, I think, because it’s not always well received in Paris. People here prefer restraint, and you do not necessarily feel at ease in furs. Personally, I do wear fur if it is very cold, because admittedly, there is nothing warmer. I like to wear them with jeans and flats—not too sophisticated for the day—and at night I love to wear very colorful or Sonia Rykiel dresses with them.

3. Sweater Chic
I have a passion for sweaters. Besides jeans, they are the clothes I have the most of in my closet. I must have a hundred! I cannot resist a nice sweater. My favorites are by Nathalie Dumeix, a Parisian designer. She makes perfect cashmeres, and this season she made a very wide V-neck cashmere menswear-inspired style: I bought them in every color. They are soft and go with everything and are perfectly cut. I love turtlenecks, they are very chic, but I don’t wear them very often because it bothers me to have something around the neck. For the colors, I love a navy blue sweater, red, pale pink, beige. I’m also a big fan of sweaterdresses. They’re so super comfortable, warm and sexy, With flat cuissardes—knee-high boots—it’s a very ’60s look.

4. A Scarf, Naturally! But Gloves? Not So Much
Beautiful dark gray or navy blue scarves are best when it is very cold—especially in cashmere. Otherwise, personally, I never wear hats, gloves, or other winter accessories. I find it is not cold enough in Paris. But I do find it quite chic to wear a wool scarf over a silk one.

5. How the French Do Winter White
Personally, I like the classic blue jeans, a little darker in winter and summer. But actually it is very chic to wear white jeans with a big man’s winter coat; in winter it’s more stylish than in summer, I think.

6. Comment Dites-Vous “Snow Boot” en Français?
To be honest, women do not wear snow boots in Paris, as it’s snowing no more than two days out of the year. But for skiing I have a pair of classic navy Moon Boots. And to be honest, I bought a pair of Ugg boots eight years ago in Australia. I wear them at home and very rarely—incognito—to get my baguettes. Don’t tell anybody!

7. And for the Love of God, No Berets!
I do not know anyone who wears a beret. The other day on a special “Parisian-style” shoot, there was an outfit with a beret, a trench, a marinière shirt, a cigarette, and a red lip, all of this photographed in front of Notre Dame—“hardly” cliché—and we realized that nobody knew how to place the beret on my head correctly. The French stylist had to look on the Internet to check how it is supposed to be worn!

“This collection is really important to us because it’s a reflection of our point of view in the fashion world today,” says Kendall. “We’ve matured a lot in our tastes and aesthetics and are inspired by so many people in the industry, that creating this line is something we’re really proud of.” In fact, you only have to take a quick glance at the line to know that it was informed by the duo’s playful and ever-evolving everyday wardrobe: printed jumpsuits, skater dresses, and the kind of midriff-baring ensembles that give festival-girl style a grown-up sensibility. There are some pretty attention-grabbing shoes in the mix, too, which run the gamut of classic date-night stilettos to easy-walking espadrilles (soles that are comfy and chic enough to rival the much-coveted Yeezys, you might say). Thankfully, putting your best foot forward in the new collection won’t cost the earth either, with the opening price points starting at $68 for clothing and $100 for shoes. Those searching for lessons on how to style the line should look no further than the globe-trotting street style of the Jenner sisters themselves. “This collection is our most elevated and sophisticated, yet it’s so versatile. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age,” says Kylie. “Kendall and I are excited to start wearing it and can’t wait to see our friends in it, too.”

During the colder months it can be especially cozy to keep one’s jeans in place with a pair of practical and stylish boots, and as Ratajkowski demonstrates, the idea works just as well in milder California climes, too. Her feminine blouse and neck scarf have an alluring ’70s appeal paired with light-wash denim by MOTHER, though it’s the over-the-knee boot that takes the spotlight here, footwear that could be easily stepped up for evening. Finishing with retro-inspired accessories—a Gucci horsebit shoulder bag and round sunnies, in this case—isn’t a bad way to elevate an easy, everyday ensemble, either.

Indeed, if present-day Gwyneth’s look is distinguished by the equally remarkable skin and foolproof power blowout that have become her signatures, her 20-something self was still deep in an experimental phase—especially when it came to her hair. Tearing through a lineup of early-decade signatures, from extreme side tendrils to floppy knots, she was the poster child for undone It-girl lengths.

The mid-’90s brought films like Emma and Se7en—in which Paltrow starred alongside her soon-to-be boyfriend Brad Pitt—and a slew of quirky updos that made her blonde lengths all the more memorable. Sliding Doors introduced Paltrow to the power of the pixie cut, a look that had her twinning with both Pitt and Paltrow’s dark-haired counterpart, Winona Ryder.

The actress eventually indulged in a brief fling with brunette before reclaiming her golden girl status at the end of the decade. In 1999, Paltrow took home an Academy Award for her role in Shakespeare in Love sporting a sleek, blonde knot at the nape of her swanlike neck—and inspired an entirely new, cultish definition of red carpet minimalism. Here, a look back at her best throwback ’90s beauty moments.

The Spring ’16 collections came branded to the hilt, from Loewe and Lanvin to Pucci and Vuitton (where the house’s signature monogram had seemingly leapt from the bags onto even more lust-worthy leather vests and jackets). Rather than the bougie branding of certain It items gone by—ye olde Dooney & Bourke, et al—these new iterations fly with playful irreverence in the face of what’s naff or not; in the case of Gosha Rubchinskiy, it’s a riff on Soviet-era consumer desires and the resulting, ersatz takes on American sportswear. The reason the trend has legs right now is that it’s less about status, and more about reappropriating the cool-girl possibilities of wearing a house logo in a way that’s not letting it wear you. Or as logo maestro Jeremy Scott told us: “I love the power of brand iconography, but like anything in fashion, you have to use the right ingredients at the right time.” How to strike that golden ratio in time for Spring? Our suggestions, in the slideshow.

A simple ribbed turtleneck is the right partner to wide-legged trousers such as these. The brass buttons recall the polished look of French fashion houses such as Chanel and, more recently, Céline, while the traffic-stopping yellow stripe takes the piece in a fresh direction. As for finishing touches— shaggy fur vest, Analeena micro-lady day bag—they’re right in line with Palermo’s stealth street style approach.

But here it is:

1. I went to see the Central Saint Martins MA class of 2019 prepare their graduation shows for London Fashion Week. Regardless of the clothes, three out of four students—bellwethers of British cool—are showing some form of heel.

2. I was invited by Shayne Oliver to his experimental Hood By Air menswear show in Paris on Sunday—a show he was so determined to keep private that you had to agree to have a sticker put over your phone camera upon entrance. What I can report is this: The participants were all striding around at top speed in thigh-high, pointed stiletto-heeled boots.

3. Today I saw the first collection Demna Gvasalia has done for Balenciaga—Pre-Fall 2019, which they’re calling his Collection Zero for the house. No pictures can be released until May, but I am here to pass you the word: pointy thigh-high stiletto boots!

Now, I speak as someone who’s been so grateful and happy to have been fashion-endorsed to wear sneakers, flat sandals, and the occasional mid-heel for the past two years. The whole of fashion has reconfigured around what’s been going on at ground level: Céline-endorsed Vans, fur-filled backless Gucci loafers, all that. It’s been so easy to get around lately. But when a whole cohort of young people comes up saying something different—well, I take notice. Shoes are proportion and attitude-shifters. Sticking my neck out here, but this is my prediction: Come the womenswear shows next month, avant-garde heels are going to be out in force.

Sevigny’s outerwear game was bested only by the cropped black shearling-lined flight jacket she wore a day later to the Yoga Hosers premiere. Throwing that piece over an all-black ensemble of a sheer turtleneck, languid trousers, and shiny black combat boots, the 41-year-old street style star showed Sundance just how to do wintertime chill.

Unlike the classic body-con styles of seasons past, Hadid’s ribbed tunic-style Designers Remix dress has a flattering, body-skimming silhouette. Besides being a warm and inviting layer in the cold, the dress also coordinates nicely with Hadid’s elephant gray Stuart Weitzman boots, which are proving to be a favorite for the 20-year-old jet-setter. Clearly, Hadid isn’t afraid to put her best (and most chicly clad) foot forward as often as she can.

And just as quickly as it ended, so the next phase began. The Spring 2019 Haute Couture shows kicked off in Paris last night and Stylebop.com fashion director Leila Yavari and Next Management Europe president Saif Mahdhi hosted a dinner for the second year at iconic Caviar Kaspia, in Place de la Madeleine. Friends gathered to “celebrate the New Year, to celebrate the industry and being in one of the most beautiful cities in the world,” as Mahdhi said. Guests indulged in Norwegian smoked salmon, Kaspia’s signature baked potato topped with Imperial Baeri caviar, and raspberries and wild strawberries, all washed down with Kaspia’s selections of vodkas.

Other guests included models Arizona Muse, Binx Walton, and Isabeli Fontana; Chloé CEO Geoffroy de la Bourdonnaye; Virginie Courtin-Clarins (in Mugler); David Koma; Caroline de Maigret (in Lanvin); Olympia Le-Tan; Olivia Palermo (in a Tibi shirt, Proenza Schouler skirt, and Tabitha Simmons shoes) and Johannes Huebl; and John Nollet (in Lanvin). After dinner, everyone got onto their feet and followed Anna Cleveland to an improvised dance floor, where Wladimir and Agathe deejayed the night away.

How do you like to put on perfume?
I spray it into the air and walk into it. I think it’s good to put it on bare skin when your pores are still open [like after the shower], so it’s on your clothes, but it’s also [still there] if clothes aren’t in the equation. I think the senses ignite imagination. It can help make memories—you leave your mark with someone a little more prominently when you have a signature scent. The original Gucci Guilty is a bold, daring, take-control-of-the-situation vibe. And now, it’s evolved into a more romantic scent—ethereal and soft and sexy, but still grounded. I feel naked when I leave the house without it.

What else do you make sure to do before you leave the house?
Mascara is another thing, if I forget to put it on, I’m like: Man, that was a good day, but it would have been great if I had had mascara! I love CoverGirl’s volumizing, non-clumping mascara. That’s essential to me. Eyes are just as important as scent [when it comes to] sensuality. I like to accentuate them a bit. When the lights are low, a smoky eye is a good way to draw people in.

Do you have a trick for the perfect smoky eye?
I’ve been really into using an emerald green pencil, then taking a brush or sponge and smudging it [to] soften it up. I wait to apply any makeup under my eyes [until] I do my [eyeliner] first. Then you can clean up the line and make it really perfect.

You also wear a bold lip a lot—how do you maintain it?
When I do a really bold lip, I notice that when I try to line it really perfectly on the [edge of] my mouth, it runs. If I put it inside the line, it will then bleed to the edge and not get really crazy. I learned that by trial and error. I love all the NARS shades, and they have really long wear. My makeup artist gave one to me.

What else have you learned on set?
I loved Mildred [Pierce]—the old glamour and getting to wear the costumes and the hair. I got really into mastering the Clara Bow lip for a while, which is just drawing a heart on your mouth and not bringing your lipstick to the edge. I also loved Running With Scissors. [They had me in] peacock eyeshadow, blue mascara, and hot pants. I probably kept wearing that blue mascara. [But the most important thing I’ve learned on set] is not to splash water directly on your face [when you’re washing it] or in the shower. It can disturb your pH. Instead, I get facial sponges or use a hot towel to loosen all of my makeup and my pores. I put it in the microwave with eucalyptus [oil to heat it up]. Then use the towel as gently as possible. Don’t be in a hurry to get your makeup off. I use [a cleanser] from Acure [Organics] that’s less harsh. But if I’m on set and don’t have it, I’ll use olive oil and a hot towel. I’ll call the kitchen at the hotel and say, “Hey, you don’t have any olive oil, do you?”

Your skin is pristine. Tell us about your routine.
I have to change up my routine every year because my skin gets used to it. I will find a miracle product for a while, and then my skin adapts and it won’t work anymore. [Right now] I wear La Roche-Posay [Anthelios] SPF 60 every day, and I always use St. Ives collagen-booster moisturizer. It smells great, and it helps your skin not lose elasticity. There’s an awesome tinted moisturizer by Stila that gives you just enough coverage—it warms you up and gives you a sheen and helps nourish your skin. The less you do, the better.

Do you ever do skin treatments?
If I’m home alone not doing anything, I watch Friends and I make my own masks. Manuka honey is really amazing for sensitive, acne-prone skin. I put it all over my face with cinnamon—that gives it a more pasty quality. You look like you just stuck your head in chocolate pudding. If I have something weird on my face, like Mario Badescu spot treatment, you either love me or you don’t. [laughs] If someone can love you with stuff on your face, then you’ve found [The One].

Who are your beauty icons?
I love [David] Bowie. I’ve always loved androgynous glam-rock looks. And I feel a weird kinship with Tilda Swinton—she’s tall and pale and hasn’t conformed. She’s like a female Bowie. She’s my inspiration—her and Annie Lennox and Patti Smith. I want to be rocking suits and shaving my head and dyeing [my hair] orange when I’m 50.

The actress was spotted in Los Angeles this week with her shoulder-length layers sporting a halo of wispy flyaways that seemed to take a cue from her mohair sweater. And while we suspect she can thank the SoCal breeze for her fuzzy texture, East Coasters who are spending the weekend waiting out Jonas with the heat cranked up high can still achieve the perfect air-dry—with the added benefit of an extra dose of winter static.

Putting her own meta-twist on the twinning effect, Katy Perry wore her Alice + Olivia “Hillary for President” knit to watch the Democratic presidential nominee in real time at this week’s debate. And it was Valentino Garavani and his adorable—and might we add, stately—pug, who seemed to be in perfect harmony as they modeled for a snap with equally refined repose.

It’s a stealth strategy that Dakota Johnson has made her own. The actress was recently spotted with her current brunette shade brightened with the kind of subtle highlights that feel like a ray of sunshine during the colder months.

And she’s not alone: Amber Heard has supercharged her sandy blonde over the past few months with the help of thick, hand-painted pieces, while Emma Roberts found out firsthand that a short crop can easily handle a minor peroxide job and even benefits from the added texture.

Meanwhile, Kiernan Shipka’s new buttery shade is fueling our dark-brows-with-blonde-hair obsession and Saoirse Ronan’s cool-toned waves provide a winning halo effect just in time for awards season.

The Arizona native first picked up a skateboard at age 3. Her dedication to the sport is so extreme that her first two tattoos are emblematic of her passion: Her left arm reads “skate” in graffiti lettering, and on her right there’s a Vans logo. Pretty bold for a model to dedicate herself to a label that thoroughly, but Westling’s no joke when it comes to skateboarding. Her latest modeling coup finds her inking a deal with the iconic skate company to be a brand ambassador for its Sk8-Hi shoe silhouette campaign to celebrate the brands 50th anniversary. Vogue.com caught up with Westling on the occasion of her first Vans lookbook to talk skating, modeling, and that tattoo.

The lynx fur coat elevates Olsen’s black top and skinny jeans, as well as being about as warm and cozy as outerwear gets. Amping up the Western vibe are heeled buckle boots and classic aviators—what you might call country- (and city-) strong style.

Practically since Kravitz’s birth, the bohemian style icon and her pint-sized doppelgänger have always shared a similar sense of style, gravitating toward darkly romantic floor-skimming gowns, layers of hardware jewelry, and statement-making braids that have plenty of rock and earth goddess vibes—making it appear that style is simply a family affair. Here, a look back at the mother-daughter modeling duo’s best red carpet moments.

Posing under pink and purple fluorescent lighting with friends Katy Perry and Nicole Richie at this week’s Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2019 presentation in Los Angeles, it seems that Kate Hudson was colorful, carefree, and lit in the truest sense of the word. Then, of course, there was Lena Dunham, who wore her support for presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on her sleeve in a red, white, and blue all-knit sweaterdress.

Under the direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino’s model lineup has veered toward girlishly pretty newcomers, and star of their Pre-Fall lookbook, Alicja Tubilewicz, is no exception. Hailing from Poland, Tubilewicz was a favorite of former Dior designer Raf Simons and made her debut on his runway back in 2014. Since then, she’s kept herself busy walking for Rag & Bone, Fendi, and Chanel.

Outerwear is the emphasis for the offering—Sherpa-lined jackets, shearling denim numbers, a 10-button peacoat, Belgian army jacket, Swedish military coats—but Icons doesn’t skimp when it comes to other wardrobe essentials, either: see ’70s deadstock tees and those aforementioned dreamy 501s. Styles will range from roughly $195 to $595, and if you see a style you like, well, don’t sleep on it. “We’re offering something where we know that we can fill 50 pieces or 100 pieces,” Haller says. “And the people we’re selling to know that, and once it sells out, it’s off the line and something amazing will take its place.” Consider yourself warned.

1. The International Woolmark Prize menswear finals arrive in Florence.
For the first time ever, the International Woolmark Prize finals for menswear were held in Florence. Six contestants from six different regions—Siki Im from the United States, Munsoo Kwon from South Korea, Agi & Sam from the British Isles, Jonathan Christopher from the Netherlands, P.Johnson from Australia, and Suketdhir Dhir from India—presented collections utilizing Australian merino in the Villa Favard. Today, Suketdhir Dhir was announced as the winner and will receive AU$100,000, as well as the chance for placements in Harvey Nichols, 10 Corso Como, Saks Fifth Avenue, MatchesFashion.com, and other international retailers.

2. Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari are launching a Toilet Paper x Seletti pop-up shop.
The Italian artists will bring their singular brand of irreverence and wit to Pitti Uomo, courtesy of a temporary store that will sell their Toilet Paper x Seletti products.

3. Couture craftsmanship takes center stage.
If there was any question that craft is having a resurgence, Pitti Uomo’s new showcase, Make, should settle it. The event promises exclusively handmade goods from 40 international brands, spotlighting new techniques and ideas in the world of artisanal production.

4. A showcase of made-in-Africa products will return for the second season.
Following the success of last season’s Constellation Africa showcase, Pitti Uomo is bringing back the project in partnership with the International Trade Centre’s Ethical Fashion Initiative. A collection of goods made throughout the continent will be on display for buyers, press, and guests to see.

5. The athleisure event is bigger than ever before.
Proof that athleisure is here to stay: Pitti Uomo’s I Play activewear showcase is the biggest it has ever been, featuring brands like Herschel Supply Co., WeSC, and Puffa. The event has grown so large, it’s now taking over nearly 6,500 square feet of the Cavaniglia Pavilion, making it one of the week’s more spacious events—and without question the one with the most jogger pants.

This evening will kick things off with a Hollywood dinner to fete the styles, and a trunk show to follow at the store’s Los Angeles flagship tomorrow. Says Galvan CEO Katherine Holmgren of that certain OC magic: “Not only is it the epitome of L.A. cool, but the company has also reinvented what fashion means for the modern woman—both how and where she wears it.” As to which leading ladies will opt for the styles at blockbuster events like the Oscars? Well, you’ll have to tune in and see.

Cut to the early 2000s: The shirt hit the pinnacle of cheesiness, complete with triple-popped collars, layered in all the shades of the neon rainbow, becoming the frat bro uniform, worn to every class and keg stand, or with more than a touch of irony by the likes of a young Kanye West, touring for his smash album The College Dropout. Cue the Mean Girls moment where Lindsay Lohan’s character tries to assimilate into the suburban social scene of “we only wear pink on Wednesdays” by throwing on an oversize polo borrowed from a classmate, its ill fit both in direct contrast to the Juicy Couture ensembles of her new friends and an immediate signifier of how little she cares about clothes. The polo shirt had officially hit bottom.

<div class="slide-show--slide--caption--body">Belgian newcomer Elias de Poot’s face speaks for itself. As one of the most visually arresting male models to appear in recent months, De Poot is in the possession of chiseled cheekbones, a steely glare, and a Mick Jagger shag. His retro allure has caught the attention of <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-menswear/topman-design" target="_blank">Topman</a>—which tapped him to open its Fall show—as well as <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-menswear/j-w-anderson" target="_blank">J.W.Anderson</a> and <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2019-menswear/craig-green" target="_blank">Craig Green</a>.</div>

After several songs and cocktails, guests were invited in to Heaven to take their seats at the plywood dinner tables blanketed in a tangle of flowers and greenery. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp cozied up next to one another while plates of salmon were passed around, and a dancer from the San Francisco ballet gracefully moved across the stage.

Meanwhile across town, Sean Penn, along with Bryan Lourd and Sean and Alexandra Parker, gathered a large group of friends together at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills to support his organization, Help Haiti Home. Justin Bieber, Suki Waterhouse, and Leonardo DiCaprio were all surprised when Madonna took the stage to perform “La Vie en Rose” on a ukulele that was sold at an auction later in the evening. The night drew to a close with another surprise musical performance by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and everyone headed home to get beauty rest for their Golden Globes preparations the next day.

Showing some skin on the red carpet isn’t exactly revolutionary, but Sunday night found all manner of toned obliques on display, with Brie Larson, Kate Hudson, and Jennifer Lawrence all leading the pack. While Larson’s custom Calvin Klein gilded column made her into something of a human statuette, it was Hudson who most fully embraced the concept of a black-tie crop top in a Michael Kors Collection ensemble. Jennifer Lawrence modernized an Old Hollywood silhouette in crimson Christian Dior with waist-whittling overlay, topped off by a high-wattage diamond Chopard choker.

In direct contrast was the cascade of snow-white frocks on the red carpet. Alicia Vikander’s bib collar Louis Vuitton number lent The Danish Girl star a prim vibe, while micro-embellishments amped up the A-list factor. Taraji P. Henson’s custom Stella McCartney column dress featured luxe trimmings fit for her role as Empire’s—and television’s—reigning queen, while Laverne Cox was all Hollywood royalty in a flowing white gown, and Saoirse Ronan took a fresh approach to Grecian style in Saint Laurent’s demi-caped interpretation.

But leave it to the style supernovas co-starring in Carol to bring red carpet femininity to new heights. Cate Blanchett’s fringed Givenchy frock proved to be both fashion-forward and fete-ready, while Rooney Mara’s elegantly undone Victorian Alexander McQueen gown was every inch as regal as it looked on the runway. With both stars turning up in the palest shade of pink, and plenty more red carpets ahead, one can’t help but hope for more stealthily coordinated sartorial moments to come.

Adding to the glamour of Gaga’s look was her decision to forgo a necklace, despite her gown’s décolletage-revealing off-the-shoulder cut. Instead, she chose stacked diamond bracelets and glamorous cocktail earrings—all the better to show off her bright blonde retro bob. Standing beside her was fiancé Taylor Kinney in a proper black tuxedo, and together the couple hearkened back to the heyday of Old Hollywood style. We’d call it a high note for red carpet style overall.

If Generation Z’s de facto style harbingers, North West, Blue Ivy, and Harper Beckham, have taught us anything, it’s that style simply has no age limits these days. No sartorial risk is too big for pint-sized fashion enthusiasts anymore, especially when you consider tots who are regular fixtures on the red carpet and Fashion Week’s front row. Which is why Gucci’s newly released Cruise 2019 kids collection couldn’t have come at a better time: In shrinking down the whimsical ensembles that celebrities wore for their biggest red carpet moments last year, Alessandro Michele is bringing Italian style to an entirely new—and super-adorable—generation.

As it also happens, 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of Coach, “So,” said Vevers, “it felt like a good moment to show we have confidence.” The values of Coach have always been purely American and pragmatic, ­a company proud to fulfill everyday needs. But in the 21st century, Vevers is one of those designers who questions how, and whether, that democratic ideal in fashion is reaching young people at attainable prices, and in ways that will excite them. His answer was to think about “a magpie girl who goes on road trips, picking up Western things, but also might steal from her granny’s closet on the Upper East Side.”

If so, granny was a bit of a ’70s bohemian, because this girl’s dresses were all made from micro-floral multicolored patchworks, though they were definitely a lot shorter than they were at Woodstock, and with an easily relatable pull-on-and-go attitude about them. Still, Vevers is not someone who will go off on narrative raptures about fictional muses. Refreshingly, he’s a down-to-earth product designer who is good at thinking about such things as what a functional cut-down cowboy boot should look like for a customer’s money: i.e., comfortable, with a lot of collaged fun thrown into the bargain. “I don’t think I’ve ever put a heel on the runway at Coach,” he said, laughing. “I just want to make it feel light in spirit and bring some joy to it, and maybe a sense of the American outdoors.”

It worked. Coach is, of course, a great American bag company—and there were plenty of respectfully traditional saddle-leather hobo shapes reprised in the show—but it also needs to convert a new generation to its faith. And, oddly, on the High Line today it felt as if Stuart Vevers, an Englishman abroad, is the person who might be able to see exactly how to do that.

“It’s a new chapter for Balmain,” began Rousteing on the phone from Paris. “Sometimes people are confused and think it’s all about social media and Instagram. Balmain has a deep soul, and it’s not only about followers. It’s about dreams and love, and I think with this campaign I’m going to show that and go back to its roots. This campaign is about what makes me love fashion, and these three women are exactly that. These three women are what made me love fashion yesterday, make me love fashion today, and are going to make me love fashion in the future.”

For the designer, the campaign was a long time coming. Reflecting on his youth in France, he remembered pinning Peter Lindbergh photos and candid backstage snaps of the trio onto his mood boards. “I felt like I was dreaming as I was watching the photo shoot, because I knew it was going to be something iconic that I would never forget,” he said. “You realize working with them, it’s another way than working with the models of today. They know so much about themselves. Their career is so strong. They know their bodies so well. They move at the same time that the camera is moving. Steven also knows them so well, so it was such a good synergy.”

The shoot also provided the three legends some much-appreciated time to catch up. “I loved seeing Cindy and Naomi again. Every time it’s like I’m continuing a conversation from the day before. We have experienced some amazing times together. Cindy and I talked about family life as we had our hair and makeup done, and Naomi, who still has the best body in the business, made us laugh,” recalled Schiffer, with Crawford adding, “I can’t wait to see the pics—[they] will probably give me a little more fashion credibility with my daughter!”

As for how the existing #BalmainArmy will take to the new campaign, chances are you’ll find their reactions plastered across social media within the hour. To those who say that a trio of supes is a departure from Balmain’s standard Generation Y fare, Rousteing is quick to remind, “All the people who love Balmain have this nostalgia of the power of fashion in the ’90s when models were iconic—and this is always what I push. . . . When you love Balmain, you love Cindy, you love Naomi, and you love Claudia. It’s natural because they are iconic, they are powerful, and they are strong—and they make a lot of people love fashion.” Amen to that.

Find exclusive behind-the-scenes images of the campaign shoot above, and a first look at the trio in action below.

“I think wearing your athleticwear all day is more than acceptable,” says SoulCyclecofounder Julie Rice, whose devotees are notorious for showing up to class decked out head to toe in the studio’s branded leggings, sports bras, tanks, and bandanas. “It’s a trend. People of all ages are wearing their workoutwear all day now, whether it’s leggings with a longer coat and a scarf, or someone younger wearing a cropped T-shirt with a denim jacket and some high-heeled boots. People shop for their athleticwear thinking, How can I wear this from the studio to the street?”

But what may pass for sporty chic on a Victoria’s Secret model sipping a post-workout shake at Equinox might not have quite the same charm on a professional who squeezed in a Spin class before a meeting . . . with little time for an outfit change. “You do not see people in Paris walking around in their gym clothes—it’s not seen as appropriate,” points out Live The Process designer Robyn Berkley, who also works as a brand consultant for lines such as The Elder Statesman and Sophia Webster. In a color palette of nudes, taupes, heather grays, dark blues, and charcoals, and muted patterns, the label’s signature pieces include a high-waisted pant and corset bra that are designed to be seamlessly integrated into your wardrobe. “I didn’t want people to look at me knowing I was in my gym clothes,” says Berkley.