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35 Looks That Might Tempt You Into Having a Pixie Cut
If long hair has been your thing for as long as you can remember, this just might be the year you make a change. Take me, for example. I’ve had long hair my whole life (with the exception of one not-so-chic VB-inspired bob), but something about how wonderfully undone and effortlessly stylish short hair can be means the idea of chopping it all off is really starting to appeal to me. It might have something to do with the blunt bobs I’ve been seeing around, but I’ve never been more inspired to chop all of my hair off and go for a shorter style. And while a bob might seem like the obvious choice right now, going even shorter is equally as chic—and it seems I’m not alone in thinking so. Yes, that’s right. I’m talking short, shor...
Katie Holmes Just Wore the Perfect Puddle Pants for Winter
Holmes is just one of the many celebrities who have been readily wearing puddle pants—trousers with long hemlines that pool around the ankle—this season, and I’m into how she’s managed to transition the trend into winter by sourcing a pair in a leather fabrication. Not only will they keep you significantly warmer than other textiles, but leather is more hard-wearing in the adverse weather. This woman doesn’t come to play. Scroll on to shop the pieces you need to re-create Katie Holmes’s leather puddle pants look, then shop more trousers that tap into the trend. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat ...
“The New Black Vanguard” Opens at London’s Saatchi Gallery
A new exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery brings together a group of Black photographers from across the globe, as a celebration of work that “reanimates the possibilities of contemporary photography.” Curated by American writer and critic Antwaun Sargent, the show also presents the work of Black stylists, models, make-up artists, and creative directors, who – alongside the photographers – bring the images to life. Across the show, the 15 photographers featured are Campbell Addy; Arielle Bobb-Willis; Micaiah Carter; Awol Erizku; Nadine Ijewere; Quil Lemons; Namsa Leuba; Renell Medrano; Tyler Mitchell; Jamal Nxedlana; Daniel Obasi; Ruth Ossai; Adrienne Raquel; Dana Scruggs; and Stephen Tayo. For Sargent, it was key to select images that could prompt conversation around the representation...
Department of Justice Makes Huge Bust in Stolen Catalytic Converter Crimes
The US Department of Justice has just announced a major bust in the nationwide crime of stolen automotive catalytic converters. The seizure of stolen assets, monies and other contraband are valued at approximately $545 million USD. “Cats” – vital components in the emissions system of modern-day automobiles that reduce toxic fumes – have a long-standing history of theft, since their composition consists of rare, valuable metals like platinum, palladium and rhodium. Thieves find clever ways of chopping off the catalytic converters from underneath the car’s exhaust system, extracting the rare elements and selling them on the black market, with Toyota Priuses and crossover SUVs with tall undercarriages being common targets. Skilled thieves are able to steal catalytic converte...
Canal Projects Reflects on Death and Transformation in ‘PRAY’
PRAY is a new exhibition at Canal Projects which meditates on the concept of death, decomposition and transformation. Created by Thai artist and filmmaker Korakrit Arunanondchai, in collaboration with Alex Gvojic and co-written by Diane Severin Nguyen, the show centers around a series of films dubbed Songs for Living and Songs for Dying. In Songs for Living, set at the gallery’s main floor, an ethereal environment gives way to a projector that beams into a puddle of water. A robotic hand periodically disrupts the course of the puddle throughout the film, which is complemented by a soundtrack by Lightning Bolt drummer, Brian Chippendale. Each video was largely shot in Lower Manhattan last year and presents a range of narrators — from ghosts, a king, a shaman, animals, family members and dei...
Trousers Are Out, and Underwear Is In—6 Risqué Runway Looks That Prove It
In addition to simple, pared-down looks on the spring 2023 runways, the latest fashion season also offered up its fair share of more risqué ensembles, one of which involves ditching trousers entirely and wearing underwear—only. Even more surprising, though, was how alluring the trend turned out to be. Rather than over-the-top or showy, designers like Matthieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta and Victoria Beckham showcased the trouserless look in the most high-brow of manners. What levelled up the concept was the way in which it was styled on the runways, which I suggest you take note of for when you test out the trend IRL. At both of the aforementioned presentations, models ditched trousers and wore just tights instead, paired with classic heels and either a simple kni...
Best Wardrobes in Britain: Rosh Mahtani
Are there any pieces in your wardrobe that are particularly sentimental to you? I’ve always spoken about the beauty of simplicity. Like the Antik Batik dress that I bought when I was 18 for my graduation. It’s always been my lucky dress. It’s like a silk crepe, really easy V-neck piece that just works, and I had such a good night in it. Every time I’ve worn it since, I associate it with so many good memories, not to mention the fact that it’s still going strong. It’s like, what, 14 or 15 years old, and I love pieces like that that can just withstand the test of time. My white suit from Joseph is another that’s really sentimental. And again, I know that I’m going to have that forever. What...
The Unexpected Trouser Trend Celebs Are Suddenly Wearing Instead of Jeans
Parachute, balloon, barrel-leg—they’re all variations on the same trouser theme with a similar mantra: Bigger is better. And they all have numerous celebrity fans right now, including Bella Hadid, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jennifer Lopez. But don’t fret if you’re not exactly a bold dresser because there are also plenty of easier-to-wear and affordable versions inspired by the trend. Hadid, for instance, recently wore drop-crotch, ultra-wide-leg, low-slung parachute trousers. Naturally, she pulled them off with aplomb. Ellis Ross, ever the risk-taker, wore perhaps the boldest version of the trend—Loewe pants that look like they could take flight at any moment. On the other hand, Danish influencer Pernille Teisbaek wore padded cargos akin to exaggerated ski tro...
And Just Like That… Is Coming Back—27 Outfits From Season One That Rival SATC
Season two of the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That…, has begun filming, which means one thing: new fashion looks! Season one was full to the brim of the fashion-forward and unexpected combinations that we’ve come to expect from Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda. Carrie’s new BFF Lisa Todd Wexley may be a new character, but the looks created for her have already given us a sense of her truly spectacular style. Our first sneak peek of season two has already got the fashion set talking thanks to costume designers Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago’s of-the-moment styling. Last season, Rogers and Santiago kept Carrie’s styling fresh yet true to the original series, combining modern looks with throwback styles that ha...
APPortfolio Links Up With Joshua Vides on ‘Buzz Lightyear’ Sculpture Edition
Larry Bell Set to Release a Smaller ‘Light Knot’ Sculpture via Avant Arte ‘Little 3DVD’ will release on December 1 at 9am ET. 2 Hrs ago 45 Hypes MSCHF Takes Over Perrotin NYC Come shake 24kGoldn’s hand, meet Spot the weaponized robot dog and play out BTS’ military service in this playground of satire and cultural commentary. 3 Hrs ago 3,107 Hypes Little Thunder’s Solo Exhibition “Reality Dropout” Is Coming to Over the Influence Hong Kong The first solo exhibition for the Hong Kong-based artist. 10 Hrs ago 956 Hypes AllRightsReserved and Javier Calleja Shape Rolls-Royce’s Ghost With A Colorful Paint Job Accompanied by a stainless steel sculpture dubbed ‘NO WINGS TO FLY.’ 20 Hrs ago 2,375 Hypes Walter De Maria’s ‘The...
Larry Bell Set to Release a Smaller ‘Light Knot’ Sculpture via Avant Arte
MSCHF Takes Over Perrotin NYC Come shake 24kGoldn’s hand, meet Spot the weaponized robot dog and play out BTS’ military service in this playground of satire and cultural commentary. 4 Hrs ago 3,107 Hypes Little Thunder’s Solo Exhibition “Reality Dropout” Is Coming to Over the Influence Hong Kong The first solo exhibition for the Hong Kong-based artist. 10 Hrs ago 957 Hypes AllRightsReserved and Javier Calleja Shape Rolls-Royce’s Ghost With A Colorful Paint Job Accompanied by a stainless steel sculpture dubbed ‘NO WINGS TO FLY.’ 20 Hrs ago 2,375 Hypes Walter De Maria’s ‘The 2000 Sculpture’ Has a New Home One of the largest floor sculptures to ever exhibit in the world. 23 Hrs ago 2,691 Hypes Tavares Strachan Present...
MSCHF Takes Over Perrotin NYC
As the year gradually draws to a close, MSCHF have rolled out what is arguably one of the best exhibitions of 2022. The Brooklyn-based art collective have transformed Perrotin’s New York space into an interactive strip mall where sneakers are presented as investments, art has been commodified as merchandise and video games are valued as fine art. Today, from 12 to 8pm ET, visitors to No More Tears, I’m Lovin’ It will be greeted by the disembodied hand of American rapper 24kGoldn, who will shake the hands of fans, but largely remain shrouded behind a wall. The installation is made to test the concept of celebrity as the rapper’s most distinct features, his voice and face, are removed from the experience. Further on into the gallery, visitors will be greeted by another more grim entity in th...
