The best self-tan lotions for fair skin can be surprisingly hard to find. If you’re pale, you know you choose one wrong formula and suddenly you’re streaky, orange, or patchy in all the wrong places. As a beauty journalist with pale Irish skin, I’ve tested dozens of self-tanning products over the years, and I know … Read more
Love is a many-splendored thing, especially when you’re gawking at it from the outside. In this column, we examine the celebrity couples who give us hope for our own romantic futures as we try to learn what we can from their well-documented bonds. If you’re doing anything with your Wednesday other than calling in sick … Read more
You already know all about spring’s designer debuts—but what about the key pieces that defined the mood? As the seasonal collections trickle in, our spring shopping list is your one-and-done guide to the runway must-haves with real-life wardrobe potential. Spring 2026’s Must-Haves: The Tailored Pick Banana Republic high-rise flannel bermuda shorts Jump to review From … Read more
As models walk their final runways and editors catch evening flights out of Paris Fashion Week, this week’s standout beauty looks appear almost deceptively straightforward. The fall-winter 2026 season’s best antidote to doomscrolling, for example, is simply getting lost in a novel, according to models backstage at Isabel Marant, who shared their book-club recommendations with … Read more
The qualities of a good sheet set are as subjective as those of a white t-shirt: One person’s airy linen bedding is another’s scratchy nightmare. Which makes investing in a new one a purchase worth spending some time ruminating over—do you run hot or cold? Aesthetically, do you prefer cozy and lived-in or crisp and … Read more
The Leggings A devoted On fan—I’ve been running in the brand’s sneakers for nearly a decade now—I’m less familiar with its apparel than I am its running shoes. Still, given the brand’s reputation for innovation, I had high hopes for the leggings and the design tech that powers them, which promises a soft and smooth-to-the-touch … Read more
Texture, texture, and more texture. If there is one material to add to your wardrobe this season, it’s pony hair. Standing out amongst the usual transitional leather, pony hair (which is derived from a shaved cow or goat hide, not actual ponies!) has emerged as a bold statement for spring, offering depth and a hint … Read more
Lip stains are in a moment of evolution. First came peel-off formulas and color-depositing lip oils; now, the pendulum has swung to the lip stain marker. Leading their rise to prominence are recent debuts from Huda Beauty and Summer Fridays to Covergirl and NYX, all of which promise the precision of a classic liner with … Read more
Bella Hadid is continuing her bangs era—this time, with a different throwback twist. After debuting a fresh set of Birkin-esque bangs in Milan for her design collaboration with Miss Sixty, Hadid pulled inspiration from another fashion-forward decade for her latest appearance: the 2000s. At the launch of Revolve Los Angeles on Tuesday night, Hadid opted … Read more
There’s been plenty of chatter this season about designers giving in to populist favor over creative risk-taking. It may not move the fashion needle forward considerably, but in unpredictable times, it’s often the shrewder choice. “I’m not going to reinvent the wheel,” said Gaëlle Drevet, The Frankie Shop’s founder and creative director, after presenting the … Read more