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Saturday 14 September 2024
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Pamela Anderson has never liked wearing expensive jewellery. “I always feel like I’m going to lose it,” she says on a grey Sunday morning in Toronto. I’m hesitant to point out that she wore nearly 200 carats of lab-grown diamonds to last May’s Met Gala and is also currently bejewelled in a mega-watt tennis necklace. But thus is the life of a global icon and Pandora ambassador.
After releasing her documentary Pamela: A Love Story, and her memoir, Love, Pamela, in 2023, the world was reintroduced — and swiftly became re-obsessed — with Pamela Anderson. A TV star, a fashion icon, an animal rights and environmental activist, the November 2023 FASHION cover star is no longer the butt of every bad late night joke. She’s a survivor. She’s a fighter. And at 57, she’s reclaiming her narrative and finally living her best life. “It feels like a dream!”
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Besides repping Pandora — “they’re so generous and supportive of me!” — Anderson is in town for the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of her new film The Last Showgirl. Directed by Gia Coppola and co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Dave Bautista, the drama has received rave reviews for showing a deeply honest and poignant portrayal of an aging Vegas showgirl coming to terms with the end of her 30-year career, her dashed dreams and a future she never wanted.
And if some of that sounds a bit familiar, it did to Anderson too. “I couldn’t have done this movie at any other time in my life,” she shares, earnestly. “As soon as I read it, I knew I had to do it — this was meant for me.” It’s a feeling that Anderson admits she’s never experienced before, probably due to that fact that she’s “never gotten a good script” until this one.
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“There was a time where I had given up — when some things had happened in my life…” she begins, references to ex-husbands and stolen tapes hanging in the air. “I had to stuff my dreams away and I said ‘OK, this trajectory of being an actress is over.’ I had to just numb myself to get through the day, pay the bills, do what I had to do to make sure my kids were OK. And then I got this second chance and it’s such a gift.” A gift she doesn’t take lightly.
Anderson emphasizes how she did her due diligence for this film. She had lunch with former showgirls. They showed her the showgirl walk. They even revealed a few tricks of the trade, with Anderson saying ominously “there’s no such thing as pasties.” Despite the quirky anecdotes, throughout our conversation it’s clear that Anderson feels the weight of the opportunity she’s been given. She repeatedly says how she “can’t let anybody down,” and every time she mentions it, it feels more like she’s reassuring herself rather than giving me interview answers. It’s this rare vulnerability that has made fans and critics alike fall even harder for her, with the BBC calling Anderson’s performance in The Last Showgirl “a revelation.”
“No one could ever get my focus,” she says of past roles. “Before, I always had some crazy jealous boyfriend or husband that I was trying to please. I was raising two kids alone. But this film actually touches on that. How do you work and raise kids? Do you put your dreams aside or do they come around later on in life?”
For Anderson, it was important she never let that light go out inside of her. And that internal light was only amplified by the very literal lights and glitter on her The Last Showgirl costumes, many of which were archival Bob Mackie creations, and shared a few similarities with outfits from her own past (who could forget the 1999 VMAs?).
Photography courtesy of Pandora
Now, however, Anderson in her quiet luxury era, favouring elegant suits and luxe separates over fun fur hats and beaded bikinis. That’s not to say she still doesn’t like to have fun. She says she frequently shops in her own closet or rather, a very edited down version of it. And just the other day she created her very own Pandora charm bracelet. “I told them we need to collaborate on garden charms,” she explains, referencing her affinity for homesteading in this softer phase of her life. “I want tomatoes and buckets and maybe even sourdough bread. We could call it the Pamela collection!”
Until then, she’s loving the 16-inch Era Necklace and two-carat Era Earrings from Pandora, both custom pieces the brand created for her that adorn her décolletage and lobes today. “I feel like with less makeup, I can wear more jewellery,” she reveals of her fashion mantra. “But this whole collaboration with Pandora is great because I’ve always tried to live sustainably. So when I learned that they are a sustainable company on so many levels, like using recycled materials and no mining, [it was amazing]! They actually walk the walk.”
Or should we say dance the dance? Either way, with the release of The Last Showgirl and her trusty jewels by her side, Pamela Anderson is so ready for this next chapter of her life, hinting at more acting roles to come. “These last few years have been so exciting and special,” she says with a grin. “I’m focused, I’m working and I’m enjoying it.” As is the rest of the world.
This article was originally published in January 2023 and has been updated.
Growing up in the 2000s, I received my fashion education almost exclusively from TLC’s hit show What Not to Wear. Running from 2003 to 2013, the makeover series was hugely influential thanks to its always-chic, brutally blunt hosts: stylists Stacy London and Clinton Kelly.
Each episode spotlighted one contestant — usually a woman — who had been submitted by people in her life to undergo a wardrobe revamp. After being ambushed (usually in front of a large crowd) and agreeing to participate, she would then have to relinquish the contents of her closet and her fashion opinions to be beautified by the all-knowing hosts. Yes, to be nominated for What Not to Wear was to learn that nearly everyone you love thinks your appearance needs “fixing.” Guided by a set of strict instructions, each episode ended with contestants looking nothing like they did in the beginning.
Yes life is hard now but in the early 2000s your coworkers could secretly nominate you for What Not to Wear.
It was a maniacal masterpiece. Over the course of a decade on the air, What Not to Wear’s undeniable entertainment factor thrived off a premise of formulaic episodes with rigid fashion rules. As I watched, I impulsively agreed with London and Kelly while they dished out quippy clothing insults and recited shopping edicts in the name of dressing more “flattering.” I was drunk off the power of pretending to be a pseudo-stylist, and along the way, I was simultaneously burying my ability to form my own outfit opinions.
It should be noted that this was a time when the fashion world was overwhelmingly defined by thinness. Worst-dressed lists were still widely accepted and body shaming in mainstream media went unchecked. It would seem that in 2024, we’ve come a long way. London and Kelly are even reuniting for a new show — aptly titled Wear Whatever The F You Want — that pushes back on the ethos of the original series. But the truth is that a lot of the “rules” reinforced by What Not to Wear are still deeply ingrained in the way we think about our wardrobes, and in turn, our bodies.
Many traditional outfit faux pas are rooted in fatphobia, ageism, racism and ableism, says Monique Black, a model and fashion influencer. “I’m a big proponent of wearing whatever the hell you want,” she tells me. This perspective came after years of unlearning the dressing dogmas of fashion authorities like What Not to Wear. “[Younger] me would be shocked that I wear crop tops or [show] my back rolls,” she explains. But with the resurgence of Y2K and the growing prediction that “thin is in” again, it’s increasingly important to challenge harmful beauty standards. For the sake of journalism, I revisited the show and its many fashion falsities. Here are the dusty fashion rules I’m unlearning in 2024.
Rule #1: Outfits should be “flattering” for your body type
In December 2022, TikTok creator @jackies.house went viral with a video titled, “stop only wearing flattering clothes.” The post sparked a trend of videos explaining how rejecting sartorial laws is the key to finding personal style. Though the term “flattering” is commonly used as a justification for dolling out fashion advice, it’s also perceived as a thinly veiled way of saying that larger bodies should aspire, above all else, to look smaller.
“For the longest time, I only wore jeans and a body suit or a black top because I felt like I needed to like prove to the world that I… had a shape. I’ve always been curvy so that was a main priority to me,” says creator Hannah Joy in a TikTok video, adding that this approach stifled her creativity in the long run. “I promise there is a way to wear fashionable clothing and not always try to look your thinnest or look the most ‘flattering’ and the most ‘shapely.’” One of the top comments: “I blame What Not to Wear.”
A renowned ritual on the show was the infamous 360-degree mirror scene, in which a contestant would stand surrounded by their reflection whilst having their outfit choices picked apart. The criticism was almost always the same — that they weren’t dressing in a “flattering” way. But what does that really mean?
“I feel like ‘flattering’ is used to hide, maneuver around or cover up the parts of your body that society wouldn’t like — like back rolls or stretch marks,” Black says, adding that she often views the term as code for “something that hides your body in an acceptable way [and] makes your body conform more towards thinness.” At the root of this rule is the implication that there’s an ideal body that we should all aspire to have. Not only is that untrue, it’s just plain boring.
Rule #2: Clothes have an expiration date
I grew up thinking my clothes had an intrinsic clock; a finite time in the fashion lifecycle before becoming decidedly uncool (read: cheugy). This mindset, unsustainable as it is, has long been an accepted standard within many high-fashion spaces. Case in point: instead of teaching contestants to style the pieces they already had, What Not to Wear regularly replaced entire wardrobes with brand-new items.
All signs of quirky individuality were erased to give subjects a cookie-cutter business casual look. As such, contestants would trade their “bad” clothes for trendy pieces that were emblematic of the era (think: chunky necklaces, statement belts, super-skinny jeans). The irony here is that now those very pieces, as with all cyclical trends, are considered outdated. The lesson to be learned? Wear something if you like it, not solely because it’s in vogue.
Rule #3: Dress for your age — and gender
Season 12 episode 2 follows Lizz, a mom whose wardrobe is deemed either “frumpy” or “over-sexy.” While she loves her revamped look in the end, I can’t help but notice the takeaway message: women past a certain age only look good if they’re strategically accentuating their figures without showing too much skin. The thing is, as women get older, there seem to be increasingly rigid regulations for dressing the “right” or “wrong” way. These guidelines only reinforce insecurities, argues Black. “What other way can you control a successful woman who makes her own money, has her own life, has her own house? You pick at the one thing she can’t stop, which is aging.”
In the very next episode, a contestant named Courtney is told, “you can’t really see whether you’re a boy or a girl under [your clothes].” She’s made to throw away her camo jackets and pepper her wardrobe with corporate-appropriate dresses. But after her transformation is complete, she looks visibly uncomfortable and kind of sad — not empowered. Rules of age-appropriate femininity, be gone!
Rule #4: “Weird” is bad
While some of the show’s subjects were openly uninterested in fashion, others had distinct personal styles that made them happy — but that were deemed odd. This very weirdness, however, can be the key to finding personal style.
Today, pattern-clashing, colour-blocking and once-maligned shapeless silhouettes are celebrated. With the viral popularity of the “weird girl aesthetic” and contemporary kooky fashion legends like Emily Cooper, there’s a growing movement to honour your inner child instead of catering to the opinions (and eyes) of others. But it still takes work to master this mindset. “It wasn’t until I removed myself from the need to be desirable all the time that I finally started developing a sense of personal style,” says TikTok creator Simi Muhumuza.
#stitch with @jackies.house #greenscreen if you’re thinking about who will find you desirable rather than what YOU desire, you’ll always find yourself looking a bit lost in what you wear 🫶🏿 #howtofindyourstyle
Abandoning desirability is the first step towards self-acceptance, says Black. To do so, she suggests focusing on the beauty of a garment as opposed to the way it looks on you. “When you shop for the love of fashion and the love of clothes, or just the enjoyment of treating yourself or adding another piece to your wardrobe, it takes away [the focus from] your body.”
At the end of the day, stiff styling rules set exclusionary limits on who can and can’t participate in fashion. While What Not to Wear first piqued my interest in clothes, it also regrettably taught me to base my outfits on formulas instead of feelings. But society — and the show itself — has outgrown the makeover genre. And as I’ve come to learn, there’s power in not trying to be palatable. So, in 2024, I resolve to do just that.
Kitten heels, Mary Janes, patent leather pumps — the season’s top footwear is perfectly polished, and surprisingly versatile. This fall, wear these ladylike, delicate leather heels and flats with everything from pencil skirts and cocktail dresses to your favourite cargo pants.
Miu Miu Leather Slingback Heels
Available in both black and siren red, these patent leather heels add a standout element to even the most conservative fits. Plus, they feature a comfortable, two-inch kitten heel and a padded footbed.
Made in Brazil, these slingback pumps by Montreal-based Maguire feature sweet details like a leather bow and squared-off pointed toe. In eye-catching silver, they’re made for dressing up your work basics this fall.
A sturdy, comfortable Mary Jane is a wardrobe essential any time of year. This smart pair by Edmonton’s Poppy Barley comes with bonus functional features like an anti-microbial lining and memory foam insoles.
These heels combine two of fall’s top shoe silhouettes in one go: the Mary Jane and the slingback. Wear them on their own now, and with embellished socks or statement tights later in the season.
Double straps will help these nappa leather ballet flats stay on your feet, making them a more comfortable choice for everyday wear. Consider them your new go-to for everything from work appointments to school pick up.
The iconic Belle Vivier pump has been around since 1965 and continues to be relevant today. In black and white patent leather, they would look just as great with black jeans as with a skirt suit.
Shown on the runway at Paris Fashion Week, these black patent calfskin pumps feature can’t-miss-it gold detailing and a chic square toe. Wear them to dress up your everyday denim, or with a pleated skirt for a retro look that’s very demure — and on trend!
Featuring a tall, 3.5-inch heel, these black suede pumps have a timeless appeal. This season, style them with sporty socks or colourful tights and your favourite mini.
A gold-tone Gucci chain detail updates the slingback pump for fall. Equal parts classic and flashy, these kitten heels are a very luxurious take on the shoe of the moment.
This article first appeared in FASHION’s September 2024 issue. Find out more here.
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This article was originally published in March 2024 and has been updated.
There may be a famine of beauty in the world, but Fall 2024 fashion month kept us well-fed. From February to March, the world’s major style capitals served no shortage of sartorial splendour and polarizing cultural antics. The Row went viral for banning the use of phones at its hyper-exclusive show. Coperni debuted a bag made of 99 per cent air. There was even a Kate Moss doppelgänger gallivanting about! But through it all, the lasting excitement came from the looks on the runway — which will set the tone for fall winter 2024 fashion trends.
Designers continued to showcase their preference for peplum, sheer and elevated athleisure while bringing fresh pairings into the mix. Meanwhile, cold-weather staples like hats and coats took on different roles with luxe textures and unconventional shapes. From controversial new high-fashion codes to more-is-more accessorizing themes, we’re breaking down the biggest fall winter 2024 fashion trends, taken straight from the runways.
In-your-face furs
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Contentious as it may be, no trend has dominated fashion month quite like fur. Fuzzy voluminous jackets, fluffy detailing and long mane-like trenches populated the runways across all the style cities. Alexander McQueen, Prabal Gurung and Miu Miu were among the labels who made the case for the XL fur coat, while Conner Ives, David Koma and Burberry weaved the textile into collars, statement sashes and extravagant hoods.
As it takes front and centre of the dressing zeitgeist, the garment type is once again shrouded with the age-old question of ethics. One thing’s for sure: because of its moral ambiguity, there’s something undeniably provocative about showing up in fur.
Bring on the belts
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Michael Kors and JW Anderson put refined spins on the trend, doubling-up on monochromatic straps for a cinched take on power dressing. Meanwhile, labels like Dauphinette and Junya Watanabe went the conceptual route, stacking on a bounty of bands with an edgy final effect. We have only two words of advice for this burgeoning belt trend: Buckle up.
Subversively styled sweaters
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Sweaters are no longer just pull-on garments for keeping you warm in a pinch. This season, their coziness took a backseat to their surprising styling tricks. Across the Fall 2024 runways, designers abandoned the regular method of sweater-wearing for more out-of-the-box choices.
Fendi presented a twisted-up top, while Michael Kors layered up chunky knits with bulky knots. For even more innovation, Proenza Schouler championed the one-arm-in, one-arm-out look. After all, indecisiveness can be quite chic, you know.
Head-turning hats
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Bid your beanies goodbye. Next fall, fashion will be all about the audacious chapeau. Across catwalks, statement hats of various shapes and sizes usurped the usual practical add-ons of chillier seasons for more aesthetically pleasing accoutrements.
Chanel gave us floppy wide-brimmed offerings. Alexander McQueen presented leather cowboy caps. There were sleek sculptural statements at Louis Vuitton and retro newsboy caps at Anna Sui. Fforme even reinvented the humble knitted tuque with a form-fitting swim-cap-reminiscent design. So, if you’re looking for a way to reinvent your style this season, consider adding some fanciful headgear into the mix.
Atypical turtlenecks
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Steve Jobs and Elizabeth Holmes, look away. Traditional turtlenecks are being turned up a notch, with designers at fashion month making them bigger, bolder and entirely new. Brands like Acne Studios and Coperni brought necklines several inches higher, while Proenza Schouler and Max Mara opted for ultra-wide collars.
Turtlenecks are often thought of as sterile, to-the-point tops for no-fuss professional attire. But as one of the most prominent fall winter 2024 fashion trends, high-neck designs are proving to be a tool for total outfit elevation.
Lively legs
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You’ve heard of the red tights renaissance. You’ve weathered the return of white balletcore stockings. Now, the world of hosiery is truly tasting the rainbow, with an assortment of endlessly colourful options. Forrest green tights graced the runway at Puppets and Puppets. Helen Anthony made the case for monochromatic mustard-yellow limbs. On Miu Miu’s runway, models’ legs were covered in all sorts of saturated hues.
With grunge undertones and a dash of childhood whimsy, fashion’s fascination with vibrant tights is an apt reflection of today’s unpredictable times. Also, it’s just plain fun.
Walking on the wild side
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Is leopard print a neutral? The runways of fashion month would argue yes. In 2023, we were given the first promise (or threat, depending on how you look at it) that animal-print pieces would be coming back in style. And designers just cemented the return.
Using a more-is-more styling strategy, runways presented the pattern in full-body ‘fits, from trenches with matching dresses to cascading capes. In contrast to the quiet luxury mood of recent years, the modern iteration of loud leopard dressing is all about revelling in risks. Believe it or not, when it comes to outfit pairings with this pattern, the paw-sibilities are endless.
