If you’ve been keeping your eye on on your friend’s/colleague’s/Instagram feed’s footwear game over recent months, you’ve likely noticed things getting ever so slightly blunt. But while the square-toe shoes that’s been dominating our wardrobes over recent months is by no means over, it has now got some serious competition in the form of its
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The ever-shifting nature of the fashion and luxury industries is a topic ripe for study. For the third year, ELLE, MIT Sloan Education, and Mindway are collaborating on an academic program where you can do just that. The 2020 program, “Innovation Leadership for Fashion & Luxury Consumer Brands” is now accepting applications. What began in
TreatmentDermal Health Aromaesthetic Facial, Harley Street The HypeThe Aromaesthetic Facial is said to pack a secret punch, it combines a relaxing tailored aromatherapy blend and acupressuremassage alongside a dermapen which is used for anti ageing. This facial promises to improve your overall skin complexion, fine lines, hydration and texture- sign me up! How it WorksSo,
It’s officially happening, people. Breaking Bad is being turned into a film… and it’s landing on Netflix this week *screams*. The new film will follow Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman in the years following the season finale. Written and directed by Breaking Bad’s original creator Vince Gilligan, Netflix’s official synopsis states: “In the wake of his
SplashNews.com Kim Kardashian has another presidential notch in her belt, but she brought some backup this time — her sis, Kourtney Kardashian — for a tete-a-tete with Armenia’s big cheese. The eldest Kardashians met President Armen Sarkissian Tuesday night … breaking bread with him, and a small group, at the presidential palace. SplashNews.com Kim was
The biggest talking point in beauty – sustainability aside – is the issue of inclusivity. And so when we began discussing how we should celebrate Black History Month, that we would focus on black beauty was a no brainer. For so long black women have been left out of the beauty conversation – everything from
There’s a famous quote, attributed variously to Dennis Hopper, George Harrison, and Robin Williams: “If you remember the ’60s, you weren’t there.” When it comes to menswear, however, it seems that the legacy of the 1960s is hard to forget. The styles that came to prominence in that storied decade, from mod-inspired sharp tailoring to
Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran have teamed up to make a video in aid of World Mental Health Day which was shared on the Sussex Royal Instagram account today after a teaser was released yesterday. The post said, “Both Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran want to ensure that not just today but every day, you
The year 2019 has blessed us with an abundance of memes, sensational scammers, and viral celeb moments—all ripe for the picking this #SpookySzn. ELLE.com is here to help you win Hallowmeme with our complete guide to costumes for people who love the Internet. Who are Keke Palmer and Dick Cheney? Lawrence LucierGetty Images The very
I can’t stop thinking about the new Thinx advert. The period-proof underwear brand recently launched a campaign called MENstruation: #IfWeAllHadPeriods; depicting a world in which everyone – including cisgender men – menstruate. I am obsessed with it. Everything from the young boy scampering to his dad, concerned and scared of his first period, to the
The Emmys have arrived and we couldn’t be more stoked to see our favourite stars on the red carpet. Who will bring the glam? Whose face will be beat to the gods? Will Tracee Ellis Ross knock it out of the park like last year? What will Billy Porter wear?! The stars are Spanx’d, sprayed and
By now, you are probably aware that there is an alleged sex scandal involving our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. I know, there’s been a few, but do keep up. This is about Jennifer Arcuri. Here’s the lowdown on Jen. She is a thirty-four-year-old American businesswoman, working in the tech sphere, who lived in London until
Getty Hailey Bieber is finally ready to give it up — pictures of her in her wedding dress, that is. Mrs. Bieber just posted several professional shots of her wearing her custom backless gown, which was commissioned by Louis Vuitton’s artistic director for menswear, Virgil Abloh. Sounds like he had it done through his other
Named as one of Forbes’s 30 under 30s and previously a TV host, Poppy Jamie is ever evolving. Now founder of the app, Happy Not Perfect, which helps people deal with their anxiety, Poppy is encouraging others as well as herself to take care of their mental health and deal with their anxiety in a
In case you haven’t been paying attention, modern man’s outerwear options have expanded well beyond the traditional sartorial suspects in recent years. Where once there were macs, denim and leather jackets at our disposal, we now have windbreakers constructed from cutting-edge technical fabrics and worker jackets of every kind. But one of the strongest transitional
In just over a year Antoni Porowski has catapulted from working in an art Gallery in New York city to being an international Netflix star as Queer Eye’s resident food and wine expert. Overnight fame doesn’t come much more drastic than this – but his meteoric rise came after years of acting auditions and moments
Net-a-Porter x Jimmy Choo No one forgets their first pair of Jimmy Choos. The luxury accessories brand has dressed everyone from Princess Diana (she had a close relationship with the designer) to Hollywood stars like Beyoncé and Selena Gomez. It has a ubiquitous presence on every red carpet—which is why the brand’s latest collab makes
It’s no secret that we’re a nation of true crime TV addicts. Such is their popularity that Sky has created a whole new juicy channel devoted to them: Sky Crime. Hallelujah! So, what’s on the viewing schedule? We’ve got our eyes on I Love You, Now Die, the extraordinary true crime case of Michelle Carter
Sighted: Clutch bags were rampant on the runways at NYFW and dangling on the wrists of many a trendsetter on the street. I’m not sure about you, but when I see a bitty bag tightly clamped under someone’s arm, my eyes go right to it. Sure, your first thought may be, “This is not 2003—y
Your skin is a storyteller, easily and quickly revealing to the world the state of your health. This makes the mighty quest for a canvas that is smooth, radiant and bouncy akin to the holy grail. The skincare world is a noisy one, with more products you can shake a masking brush at. Not to
Hollywood’s finest came out in droves to mourn the passing of renowned fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh … speaking to his impact in the entertainment world. Some of the super celebs on hand Tuesday at the Saint-Sulpice Church in Paris — where Lindbergh was laid to rest — included a ton of supermodels … Naomi Campbell,
For years, beauty ranges have failed to cater for all when it came to foundation. As a beauty journalist for the past 18 years, I often asked awkward and uncomfortable questions about why many ranges only had a couple of shades to represent the plethora of different dark skin tones. Things are finally beginning to
When it comes to clothing, brown’s name is mud. Brown shoes, fine. A belt, sure. But pretty much anything else in the colour has traditionally been shunned as unwelcome and unflattering. Brown is ugly, they say. It conjures up images of everything regrettable about 1970s style. That hasn’t stopped the world’s best designers from splashing
Halloween is fast approaching and if you don’t have the time or inclination to emulate Cady Heron in Mean Girls by dressing as a full-on zombie with an artificial, blood-stained eye strategically placed to hang out of its socket, the classic cat is a much more welcome option. Slipping on head-to-toe lycra and sticking on
Giambattista Valli is all about making an entrance, whether it’s gowns in eye-catching prints, or a mini dress with an unforgettable train. So, it’s no surprise that to debut his collaboration with H&M, he tapped Kendall Jenner, Chiara Ferragni, and H.E.R. to show off dresses from his limited-edition drop at the epic amfAR gala during
It’s a condition that affects an estimated 3-4% of adults, but as many as 90% of people with ADHD go undiagnosed. That adds up to a lot of individuals – and couples – wondering… is this how it is for everyone else? As a woman with a ‘typical’ brain, 30-year-old Kari Biondi* reflects on the
(Photo: iStock) I was once the person who’d brightly quip, “Zara!” whenever someone asked me what I was wearing. And why wouldn’t I? For the most part, Zara was cheap and cheerful retail therapy that supplied my wardrobe with a hit of runway-inspired trends every season. But lately, it feels like more of a guilty
With a hectic career, family life and social calendar, it can be difficult to find calm amidst the chaos. Whilst it might not seem like it, one expert believes calmness is all around us if you just know where to look – and finding it will be hugely beneficial for your health and wellbeing. Sophie
Breaking News How’s this for a fashion crossover?!?! Louis Vuitton just dropped the first images of the custom travel trunk they designed for the most coveted trophy in Esports … the “League of Legends” Summoners Cup!!! The trophy is awarded to winner of the world championships in Paris in November along with a $1 MILLION
It turns out heaven is closer than you’d think. A four-hour flight, in fact. And if you’re looking to get there, it’s located on a charming peninsula named Paradise Bay, where the Mandarin Oriental lies nestled beneath the hills of Bodrum. Within minutes of checking in at the hotel’s stunning welcome terrace, surrounded by acres