Balmain has unveiled their newest campaign to present their Fall 2021 collection, which was revealed through a five-episode drama series, Fracture, released Sept. 2. Once again pushing the boundaries of the fashion world, Balmain wanted to present their newest collection in an unexpected way, so they partnered with Channel 4 to create a television series. This collaboration led to Channel 4’s first branded entertainment drama series, and the first time a fashion brand has partnered with a broadcaster to showcase clothing. Starring musical artist Jesse Jo Stark, Tommy Dorfman (13 Reasons Why), Ajani Russell (Skate Kitchen), and Charles Melton (Riverdale), this series follows songwriter Mya (Stark) and the relationships she has with her sibling Ari (Dorfman), one of her friends, Edie (Russell), and Noa, a poet (Melton). The story is...

Hanging in between the balance of playful and sleek, glamorous and refined Area creates an intimate reality of Restricted Softness with their ready-to-wear 04 collection. Shot by Italian photographer Zoe Natale Manella, the campaign references all of Area’s signature spiritedness, building upon previous collections with newfound confidence and charisma. It is still, for the New York-based team, all about bright colors, dramatic silhouettes, bold cut-outs, sharp lines and, of course, the label’s iconic, intricate crystal work. With the new collection, however, Area transcends the whispers of sensuality they’ve been hinting at, allowing their designs to culminate to a shout of confidence, a worship of the body, a feat of movement. In a crystal bra, a cropped tweed skirt suit, an oversized puffer vest, Area...

What better way to get back in the groove being in person at the office or in class after WFH for over a year than with a fresh pair of shoes. Now that most jobs and schools are preparing for 100% in-person or a hybrid schedule for the fall, you’re going to need a fresh pair of shoes to make you feel good as you step back into the chaos. If you’re a shoe fanatic like I am, there is nothing quite like the feeling of splurging on a pair of shoes that you’ve been eyeing on for a while in your shopping cart. Well, now is the moment to put your slip-ons and cozy slides away back in the closet...

There are two types of people in the world: those who got rid their going-out heels for good, and those who are now finding any occasion to wear them on full display, even if those social plans only involve the local Target. In any case, we’ve all likely got a hankering for the anti-house slipper at this point, if only to commemorate the return to IRL events and all-night-long gatherings — because nothing says “going out-out” style like an extra 3 to 6 inches on your feet. Up-and-coming footwear designers are fulfilling this sartorial need, leaning into the essence of playful, fun-loving “re-emergence” dressing, and the end result, of course, looks uniquely different, depending on your preferred aesthetic. There’s sky-high platforms for the brave and flamboyant, neon...

Out of all of the seasons, autumn arguably requires the most strategy. Fall clothes for women primarily act as a barrier from the brisk weather—it’s a moment when layering is not simply a fashion choice, it’s a matter of practical dressing. This means we have to think about several components when getting dressed. It helps, though, that these seasonal staples seem to affectionately hug our bodies and keep us cozy. Whether it’s a cozy, lived-in sweater or a snug layering piece, there’s no doubt that these fall essentials can bring a bit of joy and comfort into our lives. Who could say no to wrapping up in a cashmere Khaite sweater or lounging in a pair of soft Leset wool trousers? The season often...

Even though Venice was founded 1,600 years ago, it seems safe to say this city has never seen a sight like that which unfolded here tonight. Watched by an audience that included Jennifer Lopez, Sean Combs, Doja Cat, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Ciara, Monica Bellucci, Christian Bale, Dame Helen Mirren, Kitty Spencer and many more, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana presented their latest Alta Moda collection in a venue that has, until now, never hosted a fashion show: St Mark’s Square. Those amongst the 400 or so super-rich clients in the audience who had attended these Dolce & Gabbana couture shows before knew to expect something extraordinary, and the designers duly delivered. Once we had settled into this so-famous-it-seemed-unreal space, we were treated to...