Fashion & Trend

A tall, dark and handsome man emerges from a lake wearing a soaking wet, white dress shirt. Sound familiar? If you’ve spent the last few days binge-watching Bridgerton season two , then it should. In episode five, there’s a pivotal swoon-worthy moment in a show built upon swoon-worthy moments where Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) takes an accidental swim while helping Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) out of a boat. It’s cute, full of chemistry and just a little risqué, meaning it perfectly encapsulates the Netflix phenomenon. But is it unique? Not so much. If you’re an avid period drama aficionado like myself, you’ve probably seen more suitors in wet white shirts than you can count: Greg Wise in 1995’s Sense & Sensibility , Dan Stevens in 2008’s Sense & Sensibility , Rupert Friend in Young Victoria, Toby Stephens in Jane Eyre , Aidan Turner in Poldark , Theo James in Sanditon (a must-see if you’re already looking for something to tide you over until Bridgerton season thre...

Spring weather is unpredictable. One minute it’s warm and sunny, the next it’s cold and windy (and sometimes snowy). That’s why transitional coats are essential for this confusing time of year. The right outwear will keep you warm and dry without sacrificing your style. Classic trench coats are a must when it comes to spring dressing, and they have been a staple for many decades — think Audrey Hepburn in  Breakfast at Tiffany’s , Catherine Deneuve in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Olivia Pope in Scandal . In recent seasons, leather has become a popular material for light outerwear, while the surge of DIY and naughties  fashion made the “small top big pants” silhouette more in vogue. Shorter jackets, such as windbreakers, shackets and bomber jackets, have become favourites among Gen-Z. From classic trench coats and versatile anoraks to sporty letterman jackets, here are some of our top picks for transitional coats this spring. ...

The corset is one of history’s most controversial pieces of clothing. And thanks to  Bridgerton’s  revival of Regency-era fashion, it’s getting a modern-day makeover. Corsets were first constructed as an undergarment to flatten the bust in the 16th century . The following decades saw different variations on the original design emerge, with the most well-known being the waist-cinching bodice depicted in period dramas like Bridgerton . Golda Rosheuvel, Bridgerton season two; Photography courtesy of Netflix The Netflix series has taken more than a few liberties with its costuming. Exhibit A: the historically inaccurate tightly wound corsets seen on the show’s leading ladies. During the Georgian era in which Bridgerton is set, corsets were actually soft and breathable since dresses had column-like silhouettes that hid curves. Over time, corsets gained a reputation for being oppressive and painful, which some argue is an unfair characterization . And after going through ...

When Will Smith struck Chris Rock at the Oscars this past Sunday, the slap was seen and heard around the world. Rock made a tasteless joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head , saying, “Jada, I love you. GI Jane 2 , can’t wait to see you,” referencing the transformation Demi Moore underwent in the 1997 film G.I. Jane . Will, in turn, made the reckless decision to get violent. Moments after, Smith went up on stage to accept his Best Actor win for King Richard, in which he played Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena. “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said. “In this business, you’ve got to be able to have people disrespecting you, and you’ve got to smile and you’ve got to pretend like that’s OK.” The next day, he took to Instagram to issue a public apology to Rock. “Jokes at my expense are a part of the job,” he wrote, “but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.” Ja...

Oscars night is the pinnacle of red carpet fashion. It’s where the glitz and glamour of Hollywood is on full display as celebrities dress up in custom designs and haute couture. But sometimes the simplest style choices are the most memorable. Such was the case at this year’s Oscars, when the humble white button-up shirt made its return to the red carpet — most memorably on Zendaya. The Dune star wore a custom Valentino ensemble that was comprised of a white satin cropped blouse and a sequinned silver skirt that trailed behind her. The look was seemingly an homage to one of the most memorable Oscars get-ups of all time: Sharon Stone’s outfit in 1998. Zendaya’s look totally reminded me of Sharon Stone’s 1998 Oscars look and I’m here for the late ‘90s vibes pic.twitter.com/BNDifqgJxF — Velvet Coke (@missvelvey) March 27, 2022 At the 70th Academy Awards, Stone caused a stir when she arrived in a white dress shirt from Gap. The oversized blouse was unbuttoned to the waist, had r...

For just over a year now, I’ve dedicated an hour every day to moving my body. Whether I walk, run, strength train, or all of the above, scheduling in this time has helped me focus on my health and since this shift, I’ve felt more energetic—both physically and mentally. Plus: It always helps to have an excuse to buy cute workout gear (if you look good, you feel good, right?). So I was excited to test out HOKA’s popular Kawana shoes to see how they supported my feet through my many workouts. This California-based athletic footwear and apparel brand prides itself on its mission of empowering people to move—in any way that brings them joy. The shoes are designed with exactly that in mind; with enhanced cushioning and a meticulously-engineered midsole that makes every step feel supported. But the brand is also community-driven. They don’t want to tell shoe shoppers that their footwear is one-of-a-kind, they want shoppers to try on the shoes and immerse themselves in the HOKA world. This ...