2016年11月7日星期一

THIS HALF-UP TOPKNOT TUTORIAL IS SUPER-SIMPLE


Beauty tutorials are big on YouTube — a search for "makeup tutorial" and "hair tutorial" yields more than five million videos. In this weekly series, we put a mix of popular and under-the-radar tutorials to the test and show you what's best.
Beauty blogger and bona-fide influencer Marianna Hewitt is a master of Insta-girl hair. And often, that means a perfectly imperfect half-up topknot, the ultimate second-day-after-a-shampoo look. In a video tutorial, she breaks down exactly how she creates the style — and it's super easy.

The key to nailing any half-up look is to keep in mind that it shouldn't really be a half-up look. In other words, rather than scooping up 50 percent of your hair into the topknot, aim to leave the bulk of your hair down, and only pull up the very top, front section. To find out how Hewitt creates the rest of the look, watch the full video above.
BY STEPHANIE SALTZMAN

MINIMALIST, COOL-GIRL JAPANESE LABEL ENFÖLD ARRIVES STATESIDE

It's pretty inspiring — and rare — to see sales floor staff climb the ranks to end up on the design end of the fashion industry, but Mizuki Ueda achieved just that, and without a formal education. As the creative director of Enföld, a Tokyo-based contemporary womenswear line launched in 2012, Ueda sought to offer a wardrobe of easy-to-wear, conceptual basics for busy women who wanted to look polished and refined(The brand refers to this as "casual elegance.")

When I meet Ueda at the opening of the brand's first U.S. store in New York City's West Village (Enföld already had a wholesale operations within the Asian and European markets), she tells me via a translator that there is no specific person or muse she keeps in mind when designing. "I want women to explore the [different] combinations to find her own [way to wear the clothes]," she says. "It's meant to be for different types of women, size-wise and age-wise. What is important for her is to make women look good, while being relaxed." 

As a whole, the brand prides itself on using high-quality fabrics — the majority of which are produced locally in Japan, with a selection sourced from Italy — to create conceptual, fashion-forward pieces; it's not terribly unlike the Japanese school of thought for which designers Rei Kawakubo and Chitose Abe are also known. "The theme changes all the time, but what is consistent is the three-dimensional aspect and construction," says Ueda, whose label is also carried at Tokyo-based department stores Isetan, Mitsukoshi and Barneys New York Japan, as well as in several brand boutiques across Japan. "We're already known as a 'minimal' clothing brand [in Japan], but with the new collection, we wanted to show that we also have more detailed clothes," says Ueda, whose spring collection features more color and abstract silhouettes than seasons past. "Starting with [the] New York [store], we wanted to be known for the mix of detailed styles and minimal designs."
BY KARINA HOSHIKAWA

LET NAOMIE HARRIS'S SILVER GUCCI SUIT SHOW YOU HOW TO DRESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When the holidays roll around, it's easy to fall into the trap of wearing nothing but red, green and enough sparkle to help the FAA land a 747 in an electricity outage. 

Not that there's anything wrong with glitter, per se — it's just that sometimes you're looking for a chic alternative to all that shine for your holiday party circuit. Enter: Naomie Harris at the 20th Annual Holiday Film Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. In her silver Gucci suit, Harris looked seasonally appropriate without feeling at all costume-y. The set is strong enough on its own, so Harris smartly pairs it with a mirrored minaudière and black pointed-toe pumps, while messy up-do and silvery smokey eye kept things from feeling too corporate. It's like a how-to for holiday party dressing at just about any occasion — even work, just add a top underneath the jacket. (Or don't! We're not HR.)
BY TYLER MCCALL

2016年11月1日星期二

KRISTEN STEWART AND ST. VINCENT ARE NOW RED CARPET OFFICIAL


Looks like art—rock dream-girl St. Vincent (née Annie Clark) is officially dating actress Kristen Stewart and, in turn, no longer dating model-who-acts-now Cara Delevingne. Rumors of Clark and Delevingne's split first flooded the internet last month, but weren't truly confirmed until just two weeks ago when images surfaced of Clark and Stewart spending time together in New York. There was also, of course, an accompanying Us Weekly story in which a "source" told the magazine that "it's been very romantic."

And on Wednesday at the 2016 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Show at Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont, the brand-new pair made their first red-carpet appearance. For the occasion, Stewart wore ankle-length gingham trousers, embellished loafers, a black blazer and Ray-Ban Wayfarers, with her platinum bob slicked back; meanwhile, Clark wore a cropped tweed jacket, billowing trousers and satin mules from Chanel, a neckerchief and an extra-long pendant necklace. It's also worth noting that, while seated in the front row for the runway show, Stewart daintily held onto a stem of what appears to be pink freesia — a pleasant accessory.



Beyond fashion's new favorite "It" couple, the event attracted quite the celebrity crowd. Clark and Stewart were seated next to Emma Stone and Katy Perry, while models Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Alessandra Ambrosio,Jourdan Dunn and Amber Valletta posed for pictures elsewhere. Michelle Monaghan looked awesome in a pair of wide-legged, light-wash jeans, whileCiara made her first official appearance since announcing her pregnancy on Wednesday.
BY MAURA BRANNIGAN

2016年10月31日星期一

THE MOST WINNING RED CARPET LOOKS FROM THIS WEEK'S MANY AWARDS EVENTS

The official awards season is still a few months out, but this week's jam-packed events schedule included several more low-key awards functions, from Elle's Women in Hollywood and InStyle's ceremonies, to Fashion Group International's night of stars and the World of Children Awards. There was also the Los Angeles runway show for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists and specific events honoring fashion editor Edward Enniful and Bill Murray. And while they may not have been televised, many of them drew A-list crowds.
BY DHANI MAU

PETRA COLLINS WAS A GUCCI DREAM AT THE LACMA ART + FILM GALA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art held its sixth annual Art + Film gala over the weekend, and with Gucci as a sponsor, you can believe that it was quite the star-studded (and extremely well-dressed) affair. Artist Petra Collins(also a face of the brand) was one of our favorites, and attended the event in a look from the Italian house's most recent resort collection. (Other Gucci-clad standouts include Gia Coppola, A$AP Rocky and Alessandro himself, of course.)
BY KARINA HOSHIKAWA

2016年8月31日星期三

NORTH WEST MAKES US WANT TO WEAR SNEAKERS WITH A SLIP DRESS

She may not have existed in the '90s, but damn, can she pull of a '90s-inspired look. The world's most adorable style icon, fashion toddler North West, spent Monday in New York City hanging out with her parents, who were fresh from an evening of causing jaws everywhere to drop at the VMAs. And she proved once again that, style-wise, she can fully hold her own with Kim and Kanye. 

The tiny ball of cuteness wore a leopard-print slip dress with a simple blackchoker and black Yeezys for her day out and about (they went to the movies!) in the city. And honestly, we'd wear it all. If only we had access to North's notoriously enviable closet, that is.

Also, here's a bonus photo of li'l North just PTFO as Kim shushes the surrounding paparazzi. Just because... omghowcute.

BY STEPHANIE SALTZMAN

2016年8月30日星期二

THE DUDES HAD THE MOST FUN ON THE 2016 VMAS RED CARPET

When it comes to the MTV Video Music Awards, we expect to see a lot of butts, naked dresses and head-scratching ensembles on the red carpet. But as we mentioned in our best dressed roundup, a number of celebrities (Kim Kardashian included) took a tamer approach this time around. 

Instead, it appears that the guys had the most fun with their outfits: FromJaden Smith's cat coat to P. Diddy's questionable kimono, the sky was the limit to Sunday night's sartorial choices. Most of those looks didn't even include a shirt, as Desiigner, G-Eazy and Jeremy Scott, to name a few, bared their chests for the cameras. 

Click through the gallery below to see our favorite menswear red carpet looks from MTV's 2016 Video Music Awards.
BY MARIA BOBILA

KIM KARDASHIAN HONESTLY TOPS OUR 2016 VMA BEST DRESSED LIST

The MTV Video Music Awards are unlike any other awards show. It's not really a place for formal gowns, and the goal isn't really to get on a best dressed listIt's more about making a statement and looking "cool," which some celebrities achieved more successfully than others. There's also a tendency to want to look naked — though, while present, that aesthetic wasn't quite as prevalent as it's been in previous years.
In fact, it was her ability to capture that naked look without looking vulgar that made Kim Kardashian a unanimous top pick for best dressed among the Fashionista team. From her "wet" hair to her flawless, fresh makeup to that sheer, off-one-shoulder black dress that showed off her insane body, it was her best look in recent memory and perfect for this event. (She confirmed on Twitter that it's vintage John Galliano.)

We also loved Beyoncé protégés Chloe & Halle Bailey (even if we hadn't heard of them before tonight) in Rodarte, "It"-model Taylor Hill in Moschino,Naomi Campbell in Brandon Maxwell and many more. Click through the gallery below to see all our picks for the 10 best dressed from the MTV VMA's red carpet. Disagree? Tell us in the comments.
BY DHANI MAU

2016年8月24日星期三

ELLE FANNING WAS A TEENAGE DREAM IN A KOOKY, NEXT-LEVEL MARC JACOBS DRESS


From sparkly, sequined frocks to ruffles galore, it's clear Elle Fanning isn't one to shy away a major red carpet fashion moment. And in what is one of our favorite appearances of hers to date, the 18-year-old actress wore a tulle strapless gown from Marc Jacobs's resort 2017 collection to Variety's Power of Young Hollywood event on Tuesday. Here, stars including Fanning, Jaden Smith and Ansel Elgort spoke on their experiences growing up in the spotlight and how they've dealt with online bullying. 

The dress is seriously next-level. It's studded with embroidered patches and whimsical pins including dominoes, a champagne glass, a shooting star and a female surfer. It's basically the "Where's Waldo" version of eveningwear, and it's awesome. 

It's worth noting that the "Neon Demon" actress also kept her undergarments visible, styling the dress just as it came down the runway with a meant-to-be-seen colorblocked purple bralette. To keep all the attention on the gown, Fanning kept her accessories simple: elegant black satin pumps — also courtesy of Marc Jacobs — and a Christian Louboutin box clutch (not pictured). Fashion-minded youths of the Internet, take note.

BY KARINA HOSHIKAWA

THIS WEEK'S BEST DRESSED KEPT THINGS LIGHT IN WHITE

By now, we can all agree that "no white after Labor Day" is an outdated style rule, but any conversation about wearing the shade in the last days of summer would be remiss to not mention it. Few things are as undeniably summery as a white dress — as exemplified by Natalie Portman and Emily Blunt this week in Dior and David Koma, respectively — so with only two weeks to go before the unofficial end of the season, why not wear the hell out of all your ivory looks now? It's okay to follow the rules, even if no one cares about them anymore. 

Portman's Dior frock was one of several all-white looks she chose to promote her directorial debut this week in New York, and the results were as delicate and directional as we've come to expect from her. Meanwhile, Amy Schumer and Zosia Mamet incorporated white separates with easy basics, and Elle Fanning pumped up the volume in a delightfully embroidered white tulle strapless gown. 

Elsewhere, Zoe Saldana and Sofia Black-D'Elia wore show-stopping golden metallic gowns, while Bradley Cooper and Jonah Hill proved their lightweight suits could handle a big ol' hug. 

BY CHANTAL FERNANDEZ

2016年8月23日星期二

BEYONCÉ DEMONSTRATES HOW TO WEAR A POWER SUIT OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Beyoncé just single-handedly resurrected the late '90s/early 2000s lady power suit, and, well, bless her for it. She and Jay Z both suited up for Monday night's New York City premiere of the film "Hands of Stone," which starsUsher and Robert De Niro (a totally logical duo?). Beyoncé's take on the look was a double-breasted pinstripe jacket, paired with a matching mini (mini, mini) skirt by French label Pallas. The jacket originally retailed for $2,005, but is now on sale for $701; what are you waiting for?????

Elle pointed out the look's Ally McBeal vibes, which is a pretty spot-on description, given the super-short skirt and '90s silhouette. But for some reason, the first thing that came to mind for me was Tyra Banks's character Eve from the 2000 classic film, "Life Size."
BY STEPHANIE SALTZMAN

2016年8月8日星期一

LADY GAGA WORE A SULTRIER VERSION OF MICHELLE OBAMA’S BRANDON MAXWELL DRESS

Earlier this week, First Lady Michelle Obama wore Brandon Maxwell for the first time to a White House state dinner. The general public, ourselves included, was very excited about this elegant, minimalist outfit choice, and by an American designer, no less! And the silhouette is emerging as a signature for Maxwell, as he made a very similar piece for his OG client, Lady Gaga, to wear two days later.

She made an appearance at BFF Tony Bennett's 90th birthday party at New York City's swanky Rainbow Room on Wednesday. You'll notice that her gown does, indeed, resemble Mrs. Obama's quite a bit, differing in material (Gaga's was velvet, not sponge crepe), color (black, not ivory) and neckline (rounded, not straight-across). But wait, there's more! Gaga's dress had not one, but two thigh-high slits at the front — a feature that wouldn't exactly fly for the First Lady of the Free World.

Then, the accessories. I imagine everything here was included to make Gaga look as Marilyn Monroe-like as possible: the blingy jewelry, the platform heels, the glossy red lip. It was her Bennett best, if you will, and she nailed it. But of course, that's not hard to do when you have Maxwell in your corner.
BY MAURA BRANNIGAN

SUMMER MOVIE PREMIERES BROUGHT US THE WEEK'S BEST DRESSED

Hey, did you hear about this new movie called "Suicide Squad"? Apparentlyeverybody's in it, and even though the reviews are abysmal, the cast's big names aren't letting you forget that the hopeful summer blockbuster is in theaters now. To that end, stars including Cara Delevingne and Margot Robbie have turned their fashion volume way, way up — perhaps inspired by the movie's fantastical theme — delivering a whole lot of lewk for every premiere and press appearance. Throw Jared Leto into the mix and we get enough Gucci to make our heads spin. "Suicide Squad" didn't have the monopoly on solid press tour fashion, though: People turned up in style for a quiet affair to premiere "Sausage Party." Yes, that's an R-rated animated movie for adults. 

Meanwhile beyond the cineplex, other stylish people gathered to celebrate Amy Astley's new EIC gig at Architectural Digest, to wish Tony Bennett a very happy 90th birthday and, of course, to welcome the Prime Minister of Singapore to the White House. The looks ranged from pattern-happy shirt dresses to dramatic, monochromatic gowns and everything in between.
BY CHANTAL FERNANDEZ

2016年8月5日星期五

JARED LETO'S GUCCI DREAMS CAME TRUE AT THE 'SUICIDE SQUAD' PREMIERE

Have you ever laid eyes on a gorgeous piece of clothing and knew right then and there, in your heart, that it just had to be yours?
Well, I have... and so has Jared Leto.
Leto sat front row at the most recent Gucci menswear show in Milan, and when the first look hit the runway — a bold double-breasted green coat — well, Leto's facial expression says it all. Let's take a closer look, shall we?

Leto, who plays the Joker in "Suicide Squad," was reunited with the statement-making look on the red carpet at the film's London premiere on Tuesday night, and we here at the Fashionista offices happen to think he smashed it. Continue to live your best self, Jared Leto. And consider this some pretty solid proof that love at first sight does exist.
BY KARINA HOSHIKAWA

2016年7月31日星期日

MICHELLE OBAMA WEARS ROYAL BLUE CUSTOM CHRISTIAN SIRIANO DRESS TO DNC

On the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Penn. on Monday, Michelle Obama took to the stage to deliver her last convention speech as First Lady. This year, we've seen the FLOTUS celebrate the Obama Administration's final lap in office with marigold Narciso Rodriguez,glammed-up Givenchy Couture and even Prince-friendly purple for lunch with Queen Elizabeth. But for the occasion of her opening night address, the First Lady let her words take center stage while wearing an understated, cap-sleeved custom Christian Siriano dress.

In the Democratic Party's electoral color of royal blue, the dress was on the subtler side of Mrs. Obama's sartorial spectrum. But as The Hollywood Reporter's Booth Moore tweeted: "Interesting she went with such a low-key look. Almost like she's saying, 'This isn't about me.'" Of course, it wasn't — alongside a star-packed audience that included Demi Lovato and Sarah Silverman, among others, FLOTUS was there to support presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Siriano — an American designer — has dressed the First Lady only once previously, with the asymmetrical lace dress she wore to pay respects to the slain police officers in Dallas, Tex. on July 12. 

This was a decidedly less somber event, and a reminder of how much we'll miss Obama and her consistency when it comes to tastefully cool outfit choices.
BY MAURA BRANNIGAN

CROP TOPS AND JUMPSUITS PROVED POPULAR AT THE FIRST PANORAMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

The producers of Coachella inaugurated the first Panorama festival this weekend on Randall's Island in New York City — coinciding with a brutal heat wave hitting the eastern United States. But that didn't stop fans from coming out in droves to see the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Sia, FKA Twigs, Arcade Fire and many more musical acts hit the three stages. Even models such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Molly Bair, Anna Ewers, and Hanne Gaby Odiele made it out onto the fields. 
Fashion-wise, concertgoers mostly kept it simple in midriff baring crop tops or easy jumpsuits and overalls. While some floral or semi-sheer maxi dresses could have felt right at home at Coachella, the vibe was definitely more "New York," meaning an abundance of head-to-toe black looks, as well as a general streetwear bent and ease.

BY CHANTAL FERNANDEZ

LILY ALDRIDGE IS A CELEBRITY WHO ACTUALLY DRESSED FOR THE HEAT WAVE

Breaking news: It's hot as balls in New York City, so dressing for a day that will likely feel as if you're wrapped in a blanket of heat and humidity isn't exactly motivating. Seeing celebrities traipsing about the Big Apple as if 90-degree weather is merely a social construct doesn't help either. (Exhibit A: Kim Kardashian wearing a knitted dress and thigh-high boots in the Hamptons.) Luckily, Lily Aldridge is aware of how stifling the city can get at the end of July and she appropriately dressed for it, too. Let's break down the model's prime summer look, shall we?

First, her Reformation two-piece set in white is perfectly cropped and made from lightweight linen, a winning combination that's both comfortable and chic. Her Tabitha Simmons sandals are both playful and interesting with those perforated leather details. The suede shoulder bag (from The Row and in a pretty pastel blue) is slouchy and roomy enough for laid-back summer activities. Her sunglasses are Ray-Ban, naturally, because UV protection should always be taken seriously. Lastly, Aldridge sported a sleek low bun, the ultimate sweat-proof up-do.

Celebrities, take note! This is how you actually dress for the weather. And if you want to challenge the hot drink in the model's hand, here's a little science tidbit for ya: A warm refreshment can actually cool you down.
BY MARIA BOBILA

2016年7月23日星期六

ZOE SALDANA OWNED THE 'STAR TREK' PREMIERE IN GIVENCHY COUTURE

It has been well-documented that Zoe Saldana has a certain penchant for outer spaceIn 2014, the actress told Badass Digest that she believes there are better parts for women in the solar system than there are here on Earth, and that mentality has led to leading roles in critically acclaimed films like "Avatar," "Guardians of the Galaxy" and J.J. Abrams's "Star Trek." But we on this planet thoroughly enjoy when Saldana returns to Earth — presumably shuttled in by SpaceX's latest contraption — to give us a taste of her otherworldly chicness. 
For the world premiere of "Star Trek Beyond" in San Diego, Calif. on Wednesday, Saldana arrived in a shin-length periwinkle blue mermaid dress from Givenchy's fall 2015 Haute Couture collection. With teensy, bejeweled spaghetti straps and an embellished bodice, the piece actually resembles a leotard that her "Center Stage" character would've worn on-stage with the American Ballet Company. (TBT.) Her stylist Petra Flannery even thought to match her shoes and subtle eye makeup with the gown — a difficult feat based on that pastel coloring.
The whole look is a far cry from the Dolce & Gabbana pajama set Saldana wore all over town on Monday, but that simply goes to show her impressive sartorial range. She should touch down on Earth more often.
BY MAURA BRANNIGAN

FAMOUS PEOPLE STAYED COOL IN HOT PRINTS THIS WEEK


Do celebrities experience weather? This was a legitimate question posed by Fashionista's Dhani Mau in Slack this week, as we wondered how these people manage to wear anything more than a moisture-wicking slip dress without self-combusting into a cloud of crease sweat and body odor. 

Celine Dion is case in point: the singer is going through a renaissance right now under the stylistic direction of Law Roach (who also works with Zendaya) and it's a series of nonstop sartorial hits. She hit the town this week and it was as wondrous as it was bold, proving Dion should never not be clad head to toe in Versace and Gucci. 

Meanwhile, Ellen Pompeo, Tracee Ellis Ross and more celebrated Marc Jacobs's new fragrance decked out in the designer's loud resort 2017 collection, while Cara Delevingne wore sparkly camo pants at Comic Con and Julianne Moore embraced bright stripes. All in all, this week proved that even as the temperature goes up, it pays to turn the volume up on prints and patterns.
BY CHANTAL FERNANDEZ

2016年7月22日星期五

MONDAY WAS A DOLCE & GABBANA PAJAMA DAY FOR ZOE SALDANA


Fashion pajamas certainly aren't a new phenomenon, but Zoe Saldana just took it to a whole new level, displaying an impressive commitment to the comfy aesthetic. In New York City on Monday, the actress was spotted wearing two different PJ-based looks. For the first, shown above, Saldana paired a button-down Dolce & Gabbana pajama top with skinny jeans and mustard-yellow pumps. The second look (below) incorporated the same top — but this time, Saldana went full-on slumber party, wearing both the top and matching printed pants, as well as green lace slides.
There's a lesson to be learned here: It's totally acceptable to wear pajamas anywhere and everywhere — especially if they're #FashionPJs from a label like Dolce & Gabbana. Maybe think twice about those rolled Old Navy pants and Hanes tank tops everyone, for some reason, considered acceptable to wear to class in 2004. Zoe, we applaud you for continuing the fight to make PJ's great again.
BY STEPHANIE SALTZMAN

2016年7月7日星期四

CHANEL HONORS ITS ATELIER AT THE FALL COUTURE SHOW


Atelier Jacqueline is normally located on the fourth floor of the Chanelheadquarters at rue Cambon. Madame Jacqueline specializes in tailleur (or tailoring), which means that the atelier is devoted to structured clothes rather than the flou atelier that concentrates on softer lines and fabrics for dressesOn Tuesday, in the circular theater where the Chanel couture show was set, the desks, drawings, pins, needles, fabrics and all of the tiniest details — like a summary sheet for certain garments showing their respective stage of completion and signed off by each specialized worker — were on display. In fact, the entire Chanel atelier temporarily moved. The backroom "petits mains" (or "small hands") as they are called in French who bring the sketches to life became the center stage for a collection that is worthy of the majestic label of haute couture.

It is hard to imagine the amount of work and resources required to make an haute couture outfit, but with the backroom as the main attraction, the audience could see the precision, details and materials used. The finished products from Madame Jacqueline made up the opening sequence of the show, with the classic Chanel suit updated in gold and black tweed with a high shoulder treatment and shorter pants; in brown tweed with open neck lapels and satin trims; and in grey tweed with a round high collar and splattered embroideries. These permutations of the classic suit are the bread and butter of the collection. As the show progressed, more marvels came along: a coat made of squares in shades of blue and grey; a glass beaded dress with a front panel over tulle; a light beige floral and feathered long dress with black bows; and a black and white 3D plastic embroidered jacket and long skirt.

Over the past decade, Chanel has invested in purchasing all of the traditional small artisan houses that specialize in embroideries like Lesage, or hat making like Michel, and provided each house with a new business structure in order to prosper. The survival of these skilled workers is essential to the fabric of Parisian fashion — and not only for Chanel, as they work with all of the established fashion houses in the city. As he took his bow, Karl Lagerfeld even walked arm-in-arm down the runway with members of his atelier, making for a moving moment of appreciation.

These Chanel haute couture garments are the result of the work of these ateliers outside of the house combined with Chanel's own — a unique system of making clothes that can only exist in Paris.

BY LONG NGUYEN

ELIE SAAB SHOWED MOMMY AND ME COUTURE GOWNS ON THE RUNWAY


Elie Saab's couture shows are a highlight for anyone who's a fan of high-glamour gowns and awards-season red carpet contenders. The designer's signatures — intricate beading and embroideries, sequins galore, floor-sweeping silhouettes, liberal use of appliqués — have made him a go-to for occasion dressing, and many a celebrity (and a very fancy bride) has had a major milestone moment wearing one of his grandiose pieces. 

But what about the little girls who dream of wearing a princess dress of Elie Saab caliber to their birthday parties, family weddings, holiday gatherings or school photos? No longer are they an ignored segment of the couture market. On Wednesday in Paris, Saab's characteristically glitzy fall 2016 couture collection had one noticeable addition: Child models walked the runway alongside older counterparts wearing miniature versions of their gowns. The youngsters were styled in an age-appropriate manner, with sweet, bedazzled headbands, beaded bracelets, a very natural beauty look and flat shoes. Check out those gold glitter ballet flats!

Sure, there probably aren't too many life events that would require a pre-teen to wear a handmade couture piece that costs upwards of $10K, but should that occasion arise, we'd love to see the looks on the (very privileged) little ladies' faces when their pretty, pretty princess dreams come true.

BY ALYSSA VINGAN KLEIN

CALVIN KLEIN ENLISTS KATE MOSS, GRACE CODDINGTON, FRANK OCEAN AND MORE FOR FALL CAMPAIGN


On Tuesday evening, Calvin Klein took to Snapchat to reveal the latest batch of talented actors, models, musicians and, in one case, an editor starring in its fall 2016 global campaign. Following spring's major multimedia effortfeaturing Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber, FKA twigs, Fetty Wap, Kendrick Lamar and many more, the American brand has just shared videos on Snapchat of Kate Moss, Grace Coddington, Margot Robbie, Frank Ocean, Cameron Dallas, Henry Rollins and footballer James Rodriguez talking about falling in love and flirting.

Update: The full campaign has arrived! 
In addition to the aforementioned names, Calvin Klein's fall campaign also stars Bella Hadid, Lola Kirke (both of whom were teased in behind-the-scenes footage released back in March), Anna Ewers, Presley Walker Gerber, Roos Abels, Young Thug, Zoe Kravitz, G.E.M., Mo’ne Davis, Sonoya Mizuno, Yung Beef, Antoine-Olivier Pilon, Aomi Muyock,  Cuba Tornado Scott, Selah Marley, Kacy Hill, Keith Ape, Mark MacEachen, Tommy Genesis, Yung Lean and a group of street cast models. Photographer and filmmaker Tyrone Lebon once again captured all the imagery, which will roll out across print and digital mediums throughout the season.

Just like the spring campaign, the foundation of this project is the "I ___ in my Calvins" tagline, as well as over 50 intimate, short interview and performance videos starring the many faces of the season. On Wednesday, the video and photography content is all available together on the "My Calvins" site for 24 hours (see the main film and Frank Ocean's above), where visitors can watch the clips and read a zine about key campaign stars.


It's all meant to feel real and self-directed, to encourage sharing among the brand's younger audience. There's also a musical component: select stars, including Bella Hadid, have curated Spotify playlists and visitors can also generate mixes based on different #mycalvins moods.  (Bella's includes, of course, music from boyfriend The Weeknd.)

BY CHANTAL FERNANDEZ