Through the years, It-girls and It-bags have been committed to a long-term relationship. There was Princess Diana and the Lady Dior, Mischa Barton and the Chloé Paddington, Carrie Bradshaw and the Fendi Baguette, Alexa Chung and the Mulberry Alexa – the list goes on. Point is, It-girls make It-bags and vice versa, and that still holds true in present times. And, drumroll, there’s a new entry to the accessories hall of fame. World, meet Balenciaga’s Le Cagole. Looks familiar? Inspired by the brand’s noughties (h)It-bag – The City Bag – the style was religiously worn by the likes of Kate Moss and the Olsen twins. Le Cagole features some of the iconic hold-all’s signature features, from the flat metal studs to the...

“I was acutely aware of how clothes felt on my body from a young age,” Louisa Ballou tells Vogue of her earliest fashion memories. “I was sensitive to seams, tags, and anything ill-fitting – that’s why, subconsciously, I’ve always wanted to create pieces that make you feel enveloped in liquid fabric.” Fast forward to now, and the Central Saint Martins graduate has taken the internet by storm, with famous fans like Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, and Kendall Jenner fawning over her sexy, body-conscious resort wear since its launch in 2019. Despite her meteoric rise – the brand is stocked globally at retailers like Ssense, Matches Fashion, and Mytheresa – Louisa never set out to win over international It-girls. “It was a happy accident, and one that I...

The new collection from KNWLS is a love letter to the KNWLS woman. “The concept was about creating this chaotic, post-apocalyptic fantasy world, where our woman survives and thrives,” say co-creative directors Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault of the inspiration behind their autumn/winter 2022 line, Precious. Seven months after the former Fashion East alum’s showcased their spring/summer 2022 line in a parking garage in central London, the South London-based creatives have returned with another daring line, this time unveiled in an atmospheric short film. “This was a long season. Development was delayed, which is why we decided to skip February fashion week this year,” Knowles explains. After experiencing delays due to post-pandemic sampling issues in Italy, releasing the aptly-named line, which has a...

Recent trends like midriff-flossing and cut-outs suggest that designers really want us to flash the flesh. A great half-way house is second-skin mesh. Mugler is keeping several celebrities in haute mesh. Creative director Casey Cadwallader has continued the legacy of the late, great Thierry Mugler by creating innately sexy clothes, crafted using advanced fabric technology. “So much of Mugler is about making sure that the clothes aren’t restrictive, and that different curves can fit the garments in different ways,” he told Vogue of his spring/summer 2021 showcase, which saw Alek Wek, Dominique Jackson, Bella Hadid and Hunter Schafer wear his second-skin designs. Dominique Jackson wearing Casey Cadwallader’s spring/summer 2021 Mugler collection. Small-scale brands, including independent Depopers and Etsy sellers, have also been peddling the mesh...

Back for another round of warm-weather dressing, TikTok’s favorite summer aesthetic “Coconut Girl” is characterized by clothes made with tropical floral patterns, colorful crochet, and bright hues. There’s a sense of nostalgia to the look that feels like an ode to the days of puka-shell necklaces from your Hawaiian family vacation or Aquamarine’s youthful, beachy vibes. Plus, mixing maximal colors and prints for a bright beach-day outfit is in line with the trend’s positive attitude. There’s also some escapism that comes with summertime and vacation mode, too. The “Coconut Girl” aesthetic brings that to life through Hawaiian-hibiscus print, crochet bags, floral bucket hats, shell jewelry, and statement shades. And while you could wear them all separately for a more relaxed take, the point of the stylish...