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 On “Eat Me”—one of the early tracks on Demi Lovato’s eighth studio album, releasing tomorrow the singer follows up her punchy guitar riffs with two rhetorical questions. “Is this what you’d all prefer?” Lovato sings with grit. “Would you like me better if I was still her?” Paired with her new musical sound, a fusion of rock and metal, it’s a clear message: Lovato is done being your bubblegum pop star. “I was referring to the hyper-feminine pop star that I used to be,” Lovato tells Vogue of the song. “Wearing the leotards on stage, and trying to fit the mold of what other people wanted from me.” Having previously dominated charts with songs like “Cool For The Summer” and “Confident,” the singer is clearly ready for her next chapter. And it’s one that’s much rawer—and more real.

The rock sound on Lovato’s HOLY FVCK may be a dramatic switch-up compared to her recent dance-pop albums, but it’s not exactly new territory for the singer. It marks a return to Lovato’s earlier work, when she burst onto the scene in 2008 with her rock-pop album, Don’t Forget, and starred in the tween film Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers. “I wanted to go back to my roots,” says Lovato of the new sound. On the album, Lovato aims to free herself of both musical and aesthetic expectations that have been placed on her—and for once, chooses to be unapologetic about doing so. The angsty tracks navigate themes of relationships, religion, and sex with a newfound candor for Lovato. (On “Heaven,” for one, she sings, “If pleasure is wrong, cast me out like a sinner, I found myself with my two little fingers.”)

Of course, Lovato’s quest for authenticity is not just specific to this record release. Recently, Lovato has spoken candidly about her struggles with mental health and overcoming addiction, while last year, Lovato also shared she is non-binary, and now uses she/they pronouns. HOLY FVCK, then, felt like a continuation of her new mission to live life truthfully. “What I learned about myself making this record is that it's okay to own your truth,” Lovato says. “I wanted to take my power back.” In the process, she’s produced a fiery album filled with passion, thoughtful reflection, and a dash of good ol’ fashioned rage. Below, Lovato talks with Vogue exclusively about the process of writing the new album, feeling like herself more than ever—and, of course, what she’ll be wearing on her upcoming tour.

Vogue: I want to start out by saying I listened to the album this morning, and it totally hyped me up on my commute to work. I have some friends in the band called Dead Sara. They released an album last year, and it reignited this flame inside of me. I was like, ‘I want to do rock music.’ I saw them on tour and was super stoked about their music and was just like, ‘That’s what I want to go back to.’ It felt right to me because I hadn't done it in a while. I wanted to return to my roots. I have a song called “Dead Friends,” and that was the first song I wrote and recorded for the album. It was a slower song, but I ended up turning it into a faster one. I wanted to pay homage to the friends that I missed, while keeping it upbeat and a feel-good homage to them. I started getting into rock music when I was about 12. What transitioned me into that was the emo and scene days. I was raised in Texas, so I was around a lot of [country music]. My mom listened to R&B, Motown, and pop, so I listened to that growing up too. But whenever I was able to choose my own music, I started listening to emo scene bands, and then I got into hardcore music and some metal. That’s when I ended up making my first album, when I was 15.

When you were in the studio, what new sounds did you want to bring to it? Because rock music can go in so many directions. There wasn’t an intentional sound that I had—I just know that I wanted it to be harder. I wanted it to go harder than my first and second album. But I left it up to the creative process of what came out while I was making the album. As evidenced by the title, HOLY FVCK, there are a lot of nods to religion on this album. Where did that come from? There wasn’t a specific approach that I had in mind when it came to the album, where I was like, ‘Oh, I want this to have religious undertones.’ It just came out in the writing process. I wanted to take my power back. I grew up in the church as a Christian, and I had some anger towards it. Being queer, I definitely felt like I was misunderstood. There was also a kind of sexual oppression that I felt came from the church. There’s a song called ‘Heaven’ that I wrote, and it’s actually based on a Bible verse about masturbation. It’s Matthew ‘If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off—it's better to lose one part of your body than your entire body to hell.’ I have my own sex toy, so it’s no secret that I am very sexually empowered. I also write, ‘I met God just for a minute, sat in his house, took a look around and saw I didn't fit in.’ That song kicked off the album, and from there I ended up writing ‘Holy Fvck.’

Let’s go through a few more tracks. In “Eat Me,” you sing, “Would you like me better if I was her?” Who were you thinking about here? I was referring to the hyper-feminine pop star that I used to be—wearing the leotards on stage, and trying to fit the mold of what other people wanted from me. When you look back on that more pop-focused era, do you see it as a time when you were not being authentically yourself? Are you still proud of that work? I’m proud of that work, but it didn’t make me happy. There was always this kind of emptiness that I felt, because I was trying to be someone that I wasn’t. Now, I identify as non-binary, so when I say, ‘Would you like me better if I was still her,’ it’s also a reference to people wanting me to stay who they wanted me to be in their eyes.

With rock music, I feel like a sense of angst is always present. I wonder if, and how, you think angst is different as an adult versus a teenager. When you get older, you start to realize where your trauma comes from. There’s a healthy amount of angst when it comes to understanding your trauma and honoring it—honoring your anger. In order to be spiritually balanced, you can’t ignore the negative feelings that you have, because then you’re just pretending and living with this facade that everything’s okay all the time. I think that I have a healthy relationship with anger, because I’m able to honor it without letting it control me or send me into a rage like I did when I was younger. You have a better understanding of yourself. I’ve learned that over the past year, and from just getting older and going into my 30s.

Let’s talk about the song “Wasted.” You sing about “getting wasted on you.” What’s the story behind the lyrics? There’s an arch to this album. The beginning of the album is honoring my anger, then it goes into being sexually empowered—songs like “City of Angels” and “Bones”—and then it goes into love songs, like ‘Wasted.’ I wanted to make a song where you hear the title, and you think it's going to be about something else; With ‘Wasted,’ I wanted to write a song about being wasted off of love. You might think it’s about getting high, but it’s about finding a high that's better than any other high I've ever felt. I would say it’s about reclaiming my power. I turned 29 this last year, and I had a lot of realizations about that. It’s about owning my power, taking it back, and reclaiming some of that anger as well. With a new album and era, often comes a new fashion look, too. How would you describe your style vibe for this record, and for the upcoming tour?

I’ve been wearing clothes that are a lot edgier. There’s some masculinity and some femininity—it’s a nice balance between the two. [For tour,] there’s this dressy pantsuit that I wear, and I have dress shirts that I wear with plaid skirts. Boots, loafers, Converse—those types of shoes. A skirt, and maybe a dress shirt or a blazer. With some boots or heels. But it changes! I’m a pretty fluid person, and I’m pretty fluid in my fashion as well. If you looked at my closet, you would think it was shoes! But it’s not: It’s less me collecting shoes, and more me just needing to clean them out of my closet. I just collect a bunch of clothes. I get sick of stuff really fast, so I’m always like, ‘I need new jeans.’ I played yesterday and the day before yesterday. It’s been really fun getting back on stage and singing in front of a live audience. It’s always a totally different energy than just being in the studio and creating; it’s been really nice to see my fans’ faces.

I don’t. [Laughs.] But I have people visit, which is really grounding for me. And I bring my trainer on the road. We work out and that centers mean mentally and physically. That helps a lot. I feel like making an album is also a grounding—maybe even spiritual—experience. Did you learn anything about yourself during this latest process? What I learned about myself making this record is that it's okay to own your truth. The last album that I made, I’m proud of it, but I don't feel like there was a lot of myself in it. There was a lot of authenticity in the lyrics, but sonically, let’s just say I don't go back and listen to that music today. This album, I’m excited to perform it and listen back to it. I haven’t gotten tired of it. A soaring overture crescendoing as the protagonist soars across the sky on a broom. A grandiose and bright xylophone number accompanied by idyllic scenes of the Japanese countryside. A robust orchestra playing out a hero’s anthem. These whimsical arrangements have acted as the soundtrack to so many people’s childhoods (and adulthoods too): the music of Studio Ghibli films, composed by Joe Hisaishi.

A casual scroll through YouTube quickly reveals just how popular the relaxing sounds are, with countless videos mixing and splicing Ghibli tracks into gargantuan two-hour playlists. “My anxiety just vanished listening to this,” one person wrote in the comments section of such a video. The lush melodies score enchanting feats in the animated gems—like a 10-year-old girl rescuing a massive cuddly spirit named Totoro—and add contour and shape to the expansive and cottagecore-like worlds director Hayao Miyazki has become famous for. No wonder, then, that a four-day concert residency—held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall—by the chief architect of these magical and enduring tunes drew out a passionate and gleeful crowd this week. Attendees—who mostly appeared to be in their twenties—were buzzing as they filed into the venue, excited to experience Hisaishi lead a symphonic concert of his most popular Ghibli numbers.

The composer is a star in his own right. Hisaishi, whose real name is Mamoru Fujisawa, has worked on the music for all but one Studio Ghibli film released since 1984. But his work and impact can also be felt across Japanese film, television, and even video games. He has scored over 100 works in his lifetime. The concertgoers came out in full force for the shows, which had originally been scheduled to take place in January, but were rescheduled due to COVID. There were a litany of Ghibli costumes on display—including someone who cleverly dressed up as the literal castle from Howl’s Moving Castle. There were also more subtle Ghibli influences, with the bounty of large hair bows, knee-high socks, and prairie dresses coming off as considered approximations of the Ghibli aesthetic rather than explicit rip-offs. One guy walked in wearing a shirt from last year’s much-hyped Loewe x My Neighbor Totoro collection. The lines between cosplay, merchandising, and fashion were blurred in the best ways possible.

Everyone was ushered to their seats, the lights dimmed, and the delightful hum of instruments warming up rang out. Polite applause. No photography or video was allowed throughout the show. The prohibition made sense, artistically. There are no cellphones in Studio Ghibli films. In its sixth year, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion summit will return as a virtual and in-person event in both New York and London on October 14. The event will allow audiences to watch Vogue editors from around the world speak with designers, influencers, and industry executives in a series of candid panels and discussions. Headlining the event in New York at Spring Studios in New York are Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, supermodel Gigi Hadid, designer Christopher John Rogers, artistic director of Fendi and Dior Men’s Kim Jones, The World of Interiors editor in chief and Vogue global editor at large Hamish Bowles, supermodel and singer-songwriter Karen Elson, land protector and model Quannah Chasinghorse, artistic director of Emilio Pucci Camille Miceli, and climate justice activist and co-founder of Re-Earth Initiative Xiye Bastida, among others.  Meanwhile in London, British Vogue editor-in-chief and European editorial director Edward Enninful will be joined by Dua Lipa, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, and photographer Nadine Ijewere.

Vogue Club members will have access to all this content on demand, as well as the opportunity to virtually join networking sessions with Vogue’s network of editors, stylists, and creatives, and attend the in-person event at a discounted price. A portion of the proceeds from the event—which is presented by Brizo, John Hardy, and Rothy's—will support NewYork-Presbyterian’s Youth Anxiety Center. Find out more information about ticketing here. Before I start this recap, I should just get it out of the way that I am not a film critic. I’m not even a film writer with a particular gift for criticism. I fell asleep watching Citizen Kane; my favorite movie is Miss Congeniality, for God’s sake. I would never knowingly judge another human being by their film taste—but defenders of the Netflix rom-com Purple Hearts, well…they’re a different story.

The premise of Purple Hearts is simple: An aspiring musician agrees to fake-marry a troubled Marine for military benefits. But—and I don’t say this lightly—the execution is jaw-droppingly terrible, even for a movie that very openly tries to wring romance out of the absolute shandeh that is the present-day U.S. health care system. Anyhow, let’s dive in! Julia and Renata Franco create based on concepts; last season their collection was about feelings and family. For spring, the designers looked to build and unlock the puzzles around one word: semilla (seed in Spanish). To them, a semilla is a “symbol and manifestation of everything that’s been created.” Contrasting the agave field that served as the venue, the looks in neutral colors exposed exquisite silhouettes in geometric shapes. The sisters like to play with squares and rectangles, and it made sense now that they were now exploring the beginning of things and conceptualizing it through their own visual language.

The Francos always have their client in mind when building a collection. They know their woman is keen on tradition, but also on designs that feel effortless — evident in the simple tops and slouch pants in monochromatic colors that made their way down the catwalk. Deconstruction plays a big role in their aesthetic — a cempasúchil-orange cropped shirt was the perfect example of their affinity for geometry; a trench coat was reimagined as a short dress. The nature-inspired colors continued throughout, like browns reminiscent of chia seeds and cacao, and bold agave greens. Scarves and turbans were woven on a saori loom by textile artist Jimena Rangel. Their ancestral and organic inspiration culminated in a parade of flowing dresses: asymmetric and off-the-shoulder, and paired with chunky ceramic jewelry pieces by the multidisciplinary artist Renata Morales, were the highlight. The sisters also collaborated with Baku, a brand known for their cool huaraches, for the furry wool sandals that were another highlight; and with the musicians Carlo Filio and Ana Paula Santana to create a piece inspired by the poem “Animal de Invierno” by José Watanabe. The sound of nature couldn’t be a better complement to such canny presentation. Julia y Renata continue to be timeless.

“They say a smooth sea never makes a great sailor,” the designer Maggie Marilyn Hewitt tells me during our Zoom appointment. She’s referring to the ways in which she has adapted her business in the last few years — she serendipitously went direct-to-consumer in early 2020 — but also about trying to survive the notoriously treacherous environment that the fashion industry can be for a small brand. “I started Maggie Marilyn when I was 21 and now I’m 28 and just seeing how much has changed in the last couple of years.” she trails off. “I think that’s what inspires me above everything, [that] after all the highs and lows of trying to build a brand over the last six years, I still really believe in the power of clothing, and how that can [change] how the wearer feels.”

That optimism and hopefulness were evident in the lookbook images, which featured fourteen “friends of the brand” self-styled in the collection’s new offerings and photographed as they seemingly went about their daily lives. A maxi dress with a shirred bodice and a drop waist made of organic cotton shows up in three separate occasions, and the way each woman has chosen to wear it imbues it with a different energy. The version in white, for example, is worn loose so the gathered fabric becomes more of a texture rather than a body-con detail, and is paired with a chunky black boot that turns it into the perfect throw-it-on-and-go dress; while the black version is paired with a slim-fitting black top and black sandals and it’s suddenly an elegant option. Similarly, a pair of slate straight-leg wool trousers with a slit at the back, had the ease of a pair of well-loved jeans when paired with a baggy jacket and a white shirt tied around the hips; when worn under a midi dress in the same fabric, it becomes a luxurious way to add a tomboy-ish edge to the clean lines of the dress. The coolest piece in the collection is a two-in-one sleeveless vest with matching bolero, in butter yellow and worn with a kicky plaid skirt and thigh-high boots, it’s hip and youthful in a Cher Horowitz-kind of way; but later when it appeared gain, this time in the slate, and worn with a slouchy black pant, it captures a certain vision of modernity and cool for actual grown-up women that want to look like grown-up women. Maybe it’s the insouciant charm of the extra-long sleeves.

“It sits well on your shoulders,” Hewitt added. At first, I wasn’t sure if she was talking about the weight of the wool crepe used throughout the collection, or the knowledge that the wool is fully traceable. What a luxury to not have to choose. The frescoes of the muses at the interior of the Macedonio Alcalá theater in Oaxaca City, were witnesses of how the designer moved away from his standard collection inspiration formula, and by “playing with the things that scared” him, like low-waisted pants, or too-short skirts, was able to explore new ideas. “[I did] one look, and that look led me to another, going from one era to another,” the Guadalajaran designer confessed backstage a few minutes after his show. It was a collection without any formula that oppressed the creative process, and as such, united ideas from different decades and cultural moments.

Black is Martinez’s obsession, and in this collection he elevated its impact with architectural bows and shimmering paillettes, and stripes and giraffe prints mixed with transparencies showed an escape from the sober palette. He later took us to the glamorous ‘70s with full disco effervescent looks like jackets with sharp shoulders and asymmetrical skirts all done in silver. The designer’s favorite look, a light sequinned skirt worn with a button up shirt accessorized with cufflinks, perfectly captured the new mood, and will surely become a treasure in the wardrobes of the women that visit his boutique. The best thing about Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde’s couple’s style? They don’t try too hard. They don’t do color-matching, or wear top-to-toe looks from the same brand. The only matchy-matchy thing about these two is that they look equally comfortable in their own skin. 

Evidence: their recent dinner date in New York. Olivia looked low-key in a floaty printed maxi skirt, a navy tee and Adidas X Gucci sneakers, and Harry was equally relaxed in an openwork shirt, tailored trousers and Vans as the couple left Rubirosa, an Italian restaurant in SoHo. Harry has racked up a series of head-turning fashion moments on his world tour, off stage as well as on—see the retro bespoke Palomo Spain jumpsuit he wore to perform at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball, or the stripy JW Anderson look he wore on The Today Show*—*but the singer takes a more casual approach to daytime style. Olivia enjoys an easy outfit too. Jeans are a staple both of their wardrobes, as are T-shirts, hoodies and trainers – Olivia has even sported her boyfriend’s merch on multiple occasions. 

They’re yet to make their red-carpet debut as a couple—could it happen at Venice Film Festival? No doubt the outfits they choose for that occasion will be worth the wait.  Blackpink is back! Two years after their most recent single, 2020’s “Lovesick Girls,” everyone’s favorite K-pop girl group has been slowly teasing their upcoming second album, Born Pink, which is set to release next month—and today, they dropped the first single and music video from the record, “Pink Venom,” a typically rambunctious blend of thundering hip-hop beats and the delicate sound of a geomungo, or Korean zither. Of course, this being Blackpink, their return came accompanied by an eye-popping music video, and the fashion didn’t disappoint. (There’s a reason Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have all picked up major contracts with Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Celine respectively, after all.) The video features the kind of wildly eclectic style that has become the band’s signature, with a touch of something more dangerous in keeping with the song’s venomous sting. The first clue that the group would be pulling out all the sartorial stops came with a teaser image for the video shared earlier this week, in which all four sported custom pink looks by Casey Cadwallader for Mugler. They showcased Blackpink’s softer side, without sacrificing the brand’s signature cut-out details. A second teaser photo leaned into the song’s darker edge, with the group wearing a quartet of Lara Croft-worthy cybergoth looks by the cult Bulgarian brand Demobaza featuring exaggerated shoulders, acid-washed black denim, and stompy, utilitarian boots that could have come straight out of the wardrobe trailer on the set of Dune.

The video itself begins with a playful nod to traditional Korean culture as Jisoo plucks out a melody from the zither while wearing a contemporary spin on the hanbok crafted by the next-generation couturier Miss Sohee, and Cartier jewelry. Then Jennie struts down a red carpet laid out in front of a monster truck wearing a sheer, flowing blood-red gown by Pieter Mulier for Alaïa and black GCDS heels.  Lisa shows off her signature streetwear-inflected style in a very ’90s look of a cropped basketball shirt by the Korean brand Neon Genesis Oddity and denim overalls topped off with a bucket hat by Hedi Slimane for Celine. (“Masked up and I’m still in Celine,” she sings in the song’s second verse.) Finally, Rosé shows up in a latex mini dress decorated with jewelry by her perennial favorite brands Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co.

And if you thought this fashion rollercoaster would end there, well, you’d be wrong. A standout look by Jennie includes a cropped Manchester United jersey paired with layers of Chanel pearl necklaces and a Vivienne Westwood choker, while Jisoo has a more classically elegant moment in a white Marina Eerrie corset dress featuring strap details across the bustier and flowing skirt—and that’s without even mentioning the endless of array of very on-theme footwear, from Rick Owens high-top sneakers worn by Rosé to Jennie’s thigh-high Chanel rubber boots. What lends Blackpink their special magic is the way in which, much like some of the most beloved girl groups before them, each member has now firmly established a distinct fashion identity that neatly reflects their various personalities. With the debut of their most bombastic style vision yet in “Pink Venom,” it seems that Blackpink is, once again, in your area—and showing up in the utmost style.

When looking to cure your end-of-summer blues, a little retail therapy never hurts. Luckily enough, the best labor day sales are already in full swing. You’ve probably been eyeing that Jacquemus mini dress, the trendy thong sandals from The Row, or a pair of menswear-inspired trousers from The Frankie Shop for far too long; now, your time has come to finally hit that buy-now button. Statement autumnal pieces like a plaid overcoat from Isabel Marant Étoile, a pair of black lug-sole boots from 3.1 Phillip Lim, a knit dress by Staud, and a leather Nanushka blazer are a few key fall closet staples that will make the seasonal switch all the easier. Also, what better way to celebrate the end of one season than by shopping for the next?

Navigating the sale sections of your favorite sites can be daunting, to say the least, which is where we come in. We’ve provided an edit from some of our go-to retailers like Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion, Nordstrom, and more to find the best of the best that’s currently on sale. Prepare to find great pairs of denim that offer both functionality and fashion. Style each pick seamlessly with your footwear of choice, be it a fall boot or ballet flat. One way to savor the final, fleeting moments of summer? An all-white outfit. Test the trend out with a set of white tank tops as your starting point. For more closet basics, check out Everlane’s sale, and for workout wardrobe essentials, Bandier will have you covered. Apart from fashion, Sephora’s beauty sale is in full swing with deals on everything from skincare to makeup.

From Christopher Esber comes a nine-to-five knit dress that seamlessly transitions from office hours to a night on the town with little to no effort. Dark wash, straight-leg denim is a fall staple courtesy of Amiri. Style the pair with any shoe, whether a suede Chelsea boot or a platform sandal like these from Isabel Marant, for sartorial success. The designer Christopher John Rogers is best known for popping the color in his collections, and this oversized orange shirt is a prime example. The roomy silhouette is especially welcome in the fall months–wear it all on its own or as a layering piece over a dress or tank top. Show some skin on a night out in this little black dress from Jacquemus and sling over Wandler’s leather shoulder bag to keep all your essentials close by.

Everyone needs a go-to black dress in their arsenal for dressed-up moments, and this one from Gabriela Hearst could be yours. The off-the-shoulder silhouette is perfect for the current weather when the summer sun still lingers. Pair the look down with The Row’s slip-on trainers. A solid selection of crisp shirting in your fall wardrobe is a strong place to start when transitioning between seasons. This striped one from Nili Lotan could be tucked into denim or worn over a pair of flared trousers like these from Jacquemus. Accessorize the look with a suede bag from Khaite and a sweet pearl earring set from Timeless Pearly. A blazer smartens up any look and this beige, vegan leather blazer from Nanushka means business. Style it with a crochet vest from Wales Bonner—one designer that we can’t get enough of. Slip into a pair of slides from Gia Borghini for more casual fall occasions like a picnic in the park or a weekend spent upstate. Don’t forget to pack a pair of jeans like these from Slvrlake, either. For more special occasions like a fall wedding, this midi dress from Paco Rabanne is a winner. Anni Lu’s pearl necklace ties the whole look together.

No print says fall quite like plaid, and this wool-blend jacket from Isabel Marant Étoile is perfect in our eyes. Pair with white jeans from Frame for daytime and leather trousers from Magda Butrym for nighttime. We at Vogue are big fans of the white T-shirt and tank, and this set of two from The Frankie Shop is two for the price of one. Shield your eyes from any fall shadows with these sunnies from The Attico, throw By Far’s Rachel bag over your shoulder, and you’re good to go! Just because we’re approaching Labor Day doesn’t mean you can’t still rock an all-white outfit. For starters, look to this linen blazer from A.L.C for inspiration. Autumnal browns from Staud, Veronica Beard, and Tory Burch will get you in the festive fall spirit, while a romantic floral blouse from Ulla Johnson matches the aesthetic perfectly.

To mirror the changing colors of the leaves, Altuzarra’s tie-dye dress is available to shop now this upcoming Labor Day. Toughen up the look with a pair of black lug-sole boots from 3.1 Phillip Lim. The shoe style is trending amongst some of our favorite celebrities like Bella Hadid and more. Fall denim shorts from Re/Done and white cropped jeans from Mother are also first on our shopping list. Tory Burch’s plaid pleated skirt was a highlight of her fall collection, which showed models walking down the cobblestone streets of Soho with a feminine ease. Pair with a trendy thong sandal from Simon Miller. With the arrival of the fall season also comes an eventual post-summer return to office, prompting the question: what to wear to work? These trousers from The Frankie Shop are your answer. Atop, style the staple with a faux leather blazer from Stand Studio. A Chloé basket tote is also office-appropriate, while The Row’s platform flip-flops are acceptable to wear to any meeting. Better yet, we bet your coworkers will be lining up at your desk for the what’s what. A Jacquemus shirt dress is another go-to for casual daytime wear, especially when done up with a pair of pearl earrings by CompletedWorks.

Theory’s white lace dress can easily be taken from your summer wardrobe to your fall-friendly one. Staud’s brown leather heels will dress up the look slightly. More fall denim is in the works, thanks to a Rag & Bone miniskirt or a high-waist jean from Agolde. Victoria Beckham continues to churn out chic workwear like this cut-out striped shirt, which has some edge to it. A Coperni baguette bag is another surefire way to catch your coworkers’ eyes. For the best workout attire, Bandier has you covered. You’re sure to find all of the latest trends there, too, like this all-in-one workout unitard from Le Ore. A matching pair of Nike sneakers complete the look. You can never have enough bike shorts or leggings either– wear them at your workout or not; we aren’t here to judge! The exercise dress is another top trend, and we especially love this all-white one from All Access. For après play, cozy up in a pair of sweatpants from Bandier’s collaboration with New Balance.

Everlane is another go-to for wardrobe essentials, from great knitwear to everyday denim and dresses. If you haven’t heard, this late summer and early fall have officially been deemed the season of the tank top. This tie-dye one is a great pick. A pair of fisherman sandals aren’t privy to the summer either—find them for fall here. Beauty-wise, look no further than Sephora’s sale section. In the makeup genre, we love this neutral eyeshadow palette from Fenty and this Clinique Chubby lip balm stick in a mauvy pink. After a long day at the office or a travel day, Mario Badescu’s Flower and Tonic mask provides the R&R. It’s important not to forget about hair care either, and Virtue’s line of recovery products is a solid place to start. For the home, freshen up any space with a scented candle from Ouai.

The fall shows gave us a lot to look forward to this season, from Khaite’s delectable assortment of leather jackets to Saint Laurent’s dresses that skimmed the floor with an elegance that seems only right for the fall and winter seasons. Plus there were endless options of wardrobe classics, from white shirting to blue denim. Their wearability and of-the-moment feel make many of these fall 2022 trends the perfect candidates for our editors’ fall wish lists. In fact, everything from the season’s beautifully brushed knits—perfect for layering!—and ultra-baggy jeans to designer tank tops have found themselves in our wardrobes already, or at least our shopping carts. Here is a shoppable guide of the fall 2022 trends to wear this season and a handpicked edit of the pieces our editors are buying now.

I’m all in on super-baggy jeans. After spending many of my teenage years in extra-skinny jeans, I’m finding relief in the breezy, easy silhouettes. Nobody is doing it better than Balenciaga at the moment. I’ve been pairing them with graphic tees or equally oversized button-ups. Basically, leaning into a skater-boy vibe. —Christian Allaire, fashion and style writer While sitting at Khaite’s runway show last season, all I could say to my colleague—other than noting the epic the Talking Heads soundtrack—was, “Which leather jacket do we want?” The collection showed multiple silhouettes, and they were all perfect, from the bomber to the blazer to the lacquered puffer. And now I am being seduced by the array of transitional slim-line, long-length ’90s jackets too. With many strong options from which to choose, this is going to be a highly considered investment purchase for the season ahead. —Lisa Aiken, executive fashion director, Vogue.com

I’ve always been drawn toward the polished appeal of tailoring, whether it’s via boxy blazers or slouchy wide-leg trousers, so when I saw the clean lines of fall 2022’s preppy trend, I knew I’d be a fan. From Prada’s pleated midi to Marine Serre’s punk-inspired tartan, this is less tennis-club whites and more anarchic school uniform meets Annie Hall. I’ll be injecting some preppy styling into my new-season wardrobe with kilt-inspired skirts, polished loafers, and plenty of white shirting. —Joy Montgomery, senior commerce writer, British Vogue Mohair really piqued my interest last fall and winter. One of my heavy-rotations pieces was a Junya Watanabe x Supreme sweater crafted in a delightfully scratchy mohair fabric. I loved having something super textural to touch throughout the day. Once we approach the colder side of fall, I’m excited to snatch up some more mohair for sure. Scraggly knits are a great way to add instant character to any outfit. You immediately feel like a Sesame Street character. I love this colorful, almost boyish mohair-blend cardigan from Marni. And when I want to go full Jim Henson, I might have to throw on this Dries Van Noten jacket. —André-Naquian Wheeler, fashion news writer

Come fall, everyone needs that perfectly effortless jacket to throw over your shoulders and head out the door. Something chic, something practical, something that can be dressed up and down. Taking notes from the fall/winter shows, I’m excited to tap into a reemerging trend and reintroduce the bomber jacket into my wardrobe. However this coming season, no crops—we’re thinking oversized! —Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, associate fashion editor How wonderful it is that my go-to fall pieces are considered runway trends this season? For starters, a good old white tank top has single-handedly been the foundation of the majority of my outfits for a few seasons now, so if the fall 2022 collections suggest wearing one with relaxed blue jeans, I happily volunteer! —Madeline Fass, market editor

Saint Laurent’s fall 2022 show served 56 perfect looks, in my opinion. I would be forever content if I could wear an iteration of every look; it was all so elegant and simple. The maxi lengths specifically spoke to me as someone who is 5 feet 10 inches and always struggling to find things cut long enough to skim the floor. I loved the silhouettes and what the styling of big jackets over the maxidresses brought—sharp blazers or bomber styles hitting specifically mid thigh. I’m obsessed with this black maxidress that has just dropped on Net-a-Porter; it sums up the timelessness of that show. —Naomi Smart, commerce director, British Vogue The suit vest is my must-have item for fall. Because the warm temperatures in NYC aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, they’re the perfect transitional piece. I like to wear mine with matching pants for a full suit look. I love this asymmetrical one from The Frankie Shop—it gives the traditional menswear garment some edge! —Laura Jackson, commerce writer

Ultimately, the trench coat is the one thing that comes to my mind when thinking about in-between-season shopping. It’s the one fashion piece that must not only protect against the elements but also be effortlessly chic. Luckily the fall collections—from Burberry to Sacai, Proenza Schouler, or The Row—offer a wide range of the favorite closet staple, all bound to turn heads. Be it twisted details or trendier silhouettes, these trench coats are anything but basic. —Miriam Nehring, senior affiliate editor, Vogue Germany While I won’t be giving up my other loafer styles this fall, it seems that each season I add a new pair into my rotation. This fall I am loving the exaggerated square silhouettes I’m seeing from Proenza Schouler and Jil Sander. The penny-less slip-on silhouette adds an understated style element to any look. Compared to the lug soles and visible-logo options of seasons past, these embrace the stealth chic and quiet-luxury feeling that is happening now. —M.F.

This fall, I’m leaning into cold-weather accessories like never before. That means elbow-length cashmere gloves and balaclavas. I started to dabble with both in late spring when I saw them make appearances on the fall runways (Prada, Altuzarra, Proenza Schouler), and now that everything has finally landed in stores, I’m fully committing. Plus, I feel comfortable splurging because unlike, say, a cashmere V-neck sweater, you can wear your gloves and knitted hood while commuting or taking wintery walks as often as needed. —Lilah Ramzi, commerce editor I am currently really into building a jewelry wardrobe. Putting on lots of gold and bronze rings and bracelets makes me feel like a chic adult even if I’m just wearing jeans and a T-shirt. But I’m also a sucker for a bright neon, and lucky for me there’s a slew of designers working in bold enamel tones. Currently number one on my wish list is this Jupiter neon green ring with a matching peridot stone—which just so happens to be my birthstone! It feels like it was created just for me. If money were no object, I’d go for the Fry Powers stacking-ring trio—aren’t they just the coolest? —Laia Garcia-Furtado, senior fashion news editor

This fall I’m continuing to focus on buying bags that are worth the investment. However this season, I’m doubling down on bag pairings inspired by those seen on the fall runways at Bottega Veneta, Altuzarra, and Proenza Schouler. The double-bag styling trick is designed for the working commuter—one bag to store the essentials (wallet, keys, phone) and a second bag for the office extras (laptop, notebook, planner). This season I have my eye on Proenza Schouler’s runway-ready combo of a Dia day bag with a drawstring tote. —Julie Tong, commerce director  Though we wouldn’t know it by the sweltering temperatures, September is just around the corner. What that means is I can’t stop thinking about all the fall clothes I fell in love with six months ago and will finally get to wear soon. I’m a fan of the womenswear vision that designers Dylan Cao, Jin Kay, and Huy Luong have been developing since they began their Commission label in 2018. Originally inspired by visions of their mothers in the 1980s and ’90s in South Korea (where Kay is from) and Vietnam (where Cao and Luong are from), they’ve honed in on supremely wearable tailored separates and dresses with special details that are sometimes off-kilter and always thoughtful.

The number one must-have for me this season is their oversized oxford shirt in sky blue. An oxford shirt may seem like a boring choice, except that nothing Commission does is boring! This one has a curved front yoke that gives it a vaguely Western feel, and underneath —this is my favorite part — are two rounded slits on either side of the chest. When I first saw the pictures, I immediately thought, Me! (Perfect for breastfeeding!, I joked to myself.) This isn’t the first time I’ve fallen head over heels for their pieces. A few seasons ago I purchased a mint green satin button-down shirt with the brand’s logo embroidered on the left pocket. They called it a banker shirt, I think, and it would pass for the classic satin shirt under a gray suit favored by so many businesswomen except for an elastic ribbon at the back that makes the top half of the shirt balloon a bit. When I talked to them about their collection at the time, I recall them showing me a photo of a woman, maybe one of their moms, riding a motorbike, the back of her shirt blowing in the wind; the elastic was their attempt to recreate this same silhouette on those of us standing still. I thought it was genius.

This mint satin shirt is one of the items in my closet that I can always rely on to make me feel good about myself and became an essential even when I was heavily pregnant—I wore it unbuttoned and let my belly just hang out. (From their mothers to a future mother, I guess it was perfect.) As such, I knew the blue oxford shirt would equally pull its weight. It had to be mine. Now, revisiting the collection images, it’s uncanny how much their fall collection feels like it mirrors my exact current approach to dressing. Is it a coincidence, or did they burrow in my subconscious all those months ago? The Shirt (I think we can call it that now) tucked into belted high-rise flared jeans; The Shirt worn under a boxy jacket and over a silver sequined skirt (perhaps the other must-have piece from their collection) and paired with cowboy boots. Men and women wear the same Commission pieces with equal aplomb and effortlessness; they seem less like models styled for a collection and more just well-dressed people you encounter while walking around the city. I’ve already started putting together outfits in my head with The Shirt. (The most insane one features baggy tan ribbed Nike shorts and vintage floral-print Manolo Blahnik mules. But I feel like it’s going to work!) And isn’t that just the best part of buying new clothes? Thinking up impossible outfits! Here’s to making them all a reality this fall.

The best jeans for women are the pairs you want to live in: Ones you can wear over and over again, and that get better each time you slip into them. They’re the styles that might be a small investment but have a large return and last for seasons to come. If you’re in the market for new denim, keep in mind that trends come and go, but classics are forever. A fresh and well-fitting pair of jeans is personal, whether you prefer to find a single, perfect silhouette and stick to it (à la Tonne Goodman’s stark white, straight-leg, non-stretch denim Levi’s) or keep a few favorites on rotation to switch up the wash or cut. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a handful of foolproof, can’t-go-wrong silhouettes every woman should have in her wardrobe. For starters, consider a classic stovepipe or boot-cut jean (both of which can be dressed up or down). Then try a more relaxed fit like a pair of wide-leg or ankle-length jeans for the weekend. If you’re looking for something that’s comfort-first, you’ll find happiness in a baggy or relaxed-leg style. There are even pairs for the sustainably minded, made from recycled fabrics and conscious fibers, too.

Regardless of your preferred style or shopping habits, sticking to simple, vintage-inspired washes with minimal (if any!) distressing is the way to go for added versatility. Of course, the hundreds of options on the market can still be daunting. We’ve gone through them all and found 24 perfect pairs of the best jeans for women right now, below. For an elevated take on denim this fall, make a high-waist, wide-leg silhouette your go-to jean. The style’s versatility may come as a surprise; wear a pair with any footwear or top of your choosing. Think of this cut like a denim trouser; Triarchy’s pair nods to tailoring with a small pleat. Simple and just a little vintage-inspired, classic straight-leg jeans can be worn with everything from a blazer and heels to a T-shirt. Look to downtown label Khaite for a pristine jet black pair that oozes forever cool. Expose a flash of ankle (or new fall footwear) with a pair of cropped flared jeans. Or give your denim outfits a subtly western vibe with a pair that puddles at the ground à la these jeans from Made in Tomboy.

For those looking for something roomier than a traditional wide-leg, consider the big baggy jean—which (after a revival in 2021) has earned a spot as a denim classic. For a runway-approved style, look no further than Balenciaga’s ’90s-inspired pair that hangs low from the hips. These soft, loose-fitting jeans rival the comfort level of lounge pants but look so much cooler; those weary of denim might want to consider these non-jean, jeans styles. For a relaxed fit at an approachable price point, we suggest Everlane’s Slouch jean. These aren’t quite “skinny” jeans, but they’re sure the closest thing to it. Get that leggy look without the legging look with a slim leg silhouette from brands like Le Jean, who are still incorporating stretch into their denim. Style them as you would your former skinny pairs with, say, a pair of knee-high boots. This edit offers both cropped and ankle lengths as well as rises from mid to high. In 2022, shopping for denim means sorting through some of the best vintage jeans and upcycled denim options; because if you’re going for that time-worn look, why buy new? It’s boom times for all-American Levi’s (which remains the most in-demand denim brand on the planet) thanks to collaborations with Re/Done, Denim Tears, and the late Virgil Abloh, while the hunt for runway relics of designer denim sourced from across the globe is real. Below, we’ve done some of that legwork for you, with vetted Etsy sellers known for remastering fits and hard-to-find pieces unique to their era—like a pair of French ’70s deadstock flares,’90s daisy-embellished Moschino, and early ’00s Helmut Lang straight off the catwalk.

Investing in vintage jeans becomes especially appealing once one takes a step back at the scope of the industry and factors in the environmental impact of denim production. According to the National Resources Defense Council, producing a couple of pounds of new cotton (the main fiber in denim is known as a “thirsty crop”) requires almost 8,000 gallons of water. That’s a hundred times as much water as it would take for the same weight in tomatoes. Next, the dying and distressing processes specific to jeans require even more water, more toxins, more energy, more waste. When said waste is so often created in an effort to make denim look like it’s vintage, going directly to the source starts to make sense.

Of course, the term “vintage” has become rather flexible. Technically, twenty years need to pass for an item to be considered true vintage, though nostalgia is building for pieces that are barely a decade old in our age of constant newness and abbreviated attention spans. To mix it up further, design houses are creating technically new pieces by reworking old jeans, like Marques'Almeida’s raw-edged patchwork pieces, while Kara’s bestselling crystal-strap Cobra Camera bag is handmade from preworn denim. “Upcycling and reworked pieces are huge right now,” says celebrity stylist Kathryn Gosik, who ran around Paris with Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn during last month’s Couture week. She, like many in her field, is focusing on “more thrifting and reworking wardrobes” lately. The real goal is to help valuable materials — and iconic designs — live another day.

Below, the best vintage jeans, stylist-favorite recycled denim, and upcycled options helping to bring new life to the twill trouser. For vintage Levi’s jeans, there’s a spectrum to consider. Some of the best pieces to invest in are untouched 501s or ’90s boyfriend cuts that stand the test of time, and brands like Re/Done and Etsy sellers alike have figured out a sweet spot for customers who want that look, but updated. Gentle tailoring adjustments create an updated, modern fit with the classic tag. Gosik likes Re/Done’s blush-tinted ’90s jeans, and loves 1 Off Paris’s upcycled details. “These 1 Off Paris pants give me everything I want in double layered denim,” she says of her favorite dual-waistbanded pair. For another obviously remastered fit, “Reformation is constantly impressing me with their upcycled pieces,” she says. “This pair of patchwork denim is no exception.”

The post-runway appeal of vintage designer jeans places them amongst the most-searched items on resale platforms like Vestiaire Collective and Grailed. For one-of-a-kind pieces, the low-slung fit of ’00s Helmut Lang feels fresh after seasons of raised waists, Japanese Evisu pairs have a global cult following, and a deadstock French bellbottom is its own rare gem. Levi’s offers its jeans from every era in various sizes at secondhand prices for a constant stream of available vintage. The vintage jean jacket is unrivaled in its unisex versatility. It’s a look worn by actual royalty and pop culture royalty alike, in every iteration. There’s something very Never Been Kissed about Moschino’s daisy-bedazzled adaptation, and upcycled updates have become a first choice for stylists. “EB Denim is one of my favorite denim brands right now,” says Gosik of the Los Angeles-based brand with silhouettes that give “ultimate cool-girl” and can be dressed up or down, like their multi-tonal relaxed-fit varsity jacket.

The denim skirt, forever beloved by streetstyle stars and celebs alike, is both easily found in original vintage condition and easily created by altering a pair of old jeans. In every length, from micro-mini to mid-though pencil, it has a place. Gosik is currently “loving maxi skirts with combat boots” and prefers the ’70s-inspired upcycled versions that B Sides creates. When mixing it into your existing wardrobe, “the contrast of tones makes it easier to pair with either a dark top or light top,” she notes. The fitted denim vest is experiencing a revival, while the corseted silhouette of the noughties plays well with the oversized shapes of the moment. Even the “tiny little vest” seen on celebs like Dua Lipa emits a casual Friday look ready for an office return. Chloé’s recycled dark denim vest is destined to become its own archival piece, and YSL’s lace-up vintage bustier seems to have escaped from Kate Moss’s collection.

The recycled and upcycled category of denim gives way to new designs that lean on old-school materials. For designer Sarah Law’s brand Kara (short for “Karaoke”), denim garments go through a careful selection process before they’re taken apart and pieced together by hand into crystal-embellished bags that feel precious enough for a red carpet. Paris-founded brand Rive Droite works with artisans in Morocco to produce roomy recycled denim bags for the minimalist. On “Eat Me”—one of the early tracks on Demi Lovato’s eighth studio album, HOLY FVCK, releasing tomorrow—the singer follows up her punchy guitar riffs with two rhetorical questions. “Is this what you’d all prefer?” Lovato sings with grit. “Would you like me better if I was still her?”

Paired with her new musical sound, a fusion of rock and metal, it’s a clear message: Lovato is done being your bubblegum pop star. “I was referring to the hyper-feminine pop star that I used to be,” Lovato tells Vogue of the song. “Wearing the leotards on stage, and trying to fit the mold of what other people wanted from me.” Having previously dominated charts with songs like “Cool For The Summer” and “Confident,” the singer is clearly ready for her next chapter. And it’s one that’s much rawer—and more real. The rock sound on Lovato’s HOLY FVCK may be a dramatic switch-up compared to her recent dance-pop albums, but it’s not exactly new territory for the singer. It marks a return to Lovato’s earlier work, when she burst onto the scene in 2008 with her rock-pop album, Don’t Forget, and starred in the tween film Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers. “I wanted to go back to my roots,” says Lovato of the new sound. On the album, Lovato aims to free herself of both musical and aesthetic expectations that have been placed on her—and for once, chooses to be unapologetic about doing so. The angsty tracks navigate themes of relationships, religion, and sex with a newfound candor for Lovato. (On “Heaven,” for one, she sings, “If pleasure is wrong, cast me out like a sinner, I found myself with my two little fingers.”)

Of course, Lovato’s quest for authenticity is not just specific to this record release. Recently, Lovato has spoken candidly about her struggles with mental health and overcoming addiction, while last year, Lovato also shared she is non-binary, and now uses she/they pronouns. HOLY FVCK, then, felt like a continuation of her new mission to live life truthfully. “What I learned about myself making this record is that it's okay to own your truth,” Lovato says. “I wanted to take my power back.” In the process, she’s produced a fiery album filled with passion, thoughtful reflection, and a dash of good ol’ fashioned rage. Below, Lovato talks with Vogue exclusively about the process of writing the new album, feeling like herself more than ever—and, of course, what she’ll be wearing on her upcoming tour.

Vogue: I want to start out by saying I listened to the album this morning, and it totally hyped me up on my commute to work. I have some friends in the band called Dead Sara. They released an album last year, and it reignited this flame inside of me. I was like, ‘I want to do rock music.’ I saw them on tour and was super stoked about their music and was just like, ‘That’s what I want to go back to.’ It felt right to me because I hadn't done it in a while. I wanted to return to my roots. I have a song called “Dead Friends,” and that was the first song I wrote and recorded for the album. It was a slower song, but I ended up turning it into a faster one. I wanted to pay homage to the friends that I missed, while keeping it upbeat and a feel-good homage to them. I started getting into rock music when I was about 12. What transitioned me into that was the emo and scene days. I was raised in Texas, so I was around a lot of [country music]. My mom listened to R&B, Motown, and pop, so I listened to that growing up too. But whenever I was able to choose my own music, I started listening to emo scene bands, and then I got into hardcore music and some metal. That’s when I ended up making my first album, when I was 15.

When you were in the studio, what new sounds did you want to bring to it? Because rock music can go in so many directions. There wasn’t an intentional sound that I had—I just know that I wanted it to be harder. I wanted it to go harder than my first and second album. But I left it up to the creative process of what came out while I was making the album. As evidenced by the title, HOLY FVCK, there are a lot of nods to religion on this album. Where did that come from? There wasn’t a specific approach that I had in mind when it came to the album, where I was like, ‘Oh, I want this to have religious undertones.’ It just came out in the writing process. I wanted to take my power back. I grew up in the church as a Christian, and I had some anger towards it. Being queer, I definitely felt like I was misunderstood. There was also a kind of sexual oppression that I felt came from the church. There’s a song called ‘Heaven’ that I wrote, and it’s actually based on a Bible verse about masturbation. It’s Matthew 5:30: ‘If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off—it's better to lose one part of your body than your entire body to hell.’ I have my own sex toy, so it’s no secret that I am very sexually empowered. I also write, ‘I met God just for a minute, sat in his house, took a look around and saw I didn't fit in.’ That song kicked off the album, and from there I ended up writing ‘Holy Fvck.’

Let’s go through a few more tracks. In “Eat Me,” you sing, “Would you like me better if I was her?” Who were you thinking about here? I was referring to the hyper-feminine pop star that I used to be—wearing the leotards on stage, and trying to fit the mold of what other people wanted from me. When you look back on that more pop-focused era, do you see it as a time when you were not being authentically yourself? Are you still proud of that work? I’m proud of that work, but it didn’t make me happy. There was always this kind of emptiness that I felt, because I was trying to be someone that I wasn’t. Now, I identify as non-binary, so when I say, ‘Would you like me better if I was still her,’ it’s also a reference to people wanting me to stay who they wanted me to be in their eyes.

With rock music, I feel like a sense of angst is always present. I wonder if, and how, you think angst is different as an adult versus a teenager. When you get older, you start to realize where your trauma comes from. There’s a healthy amount of angst when it comes to understanding your trauma and honoring it—honoring your anger. In order to be spiritually balanced, you can’t ignore the negative feelings that you have, because then you’re just pretending and living with this facade that everything’s okay all the time. I think that I have a healthy relationship with anger, because I’m able to honor it without letting it control me or send me into a rage like I did when I was younger. You have a better understanding of yourself. I’ve learned that over the past year, and from just getting older and going into my 30s.

Let’s talk about the song “Wasted.” You sing about “getting wasted on you.” What’s the story behind the lyrics? There’s an arch to this album. The beginning of the album is honoring my anger, then it goes into being sexually empowered—songs like “City of Angels” and “Bones”—and then it goes into love songs, like ‘Wasted.’ I wanted to make a song where you hear the title, and you think it's going to be about something else; With ‘Wasted,’ I wanted to write a song about being wasted off of love. You might think it’s about getting high, but it’s about finding a high that's better than any other high I've ever felt. I would say it’s about reclaiming my power. I turned 29 this last year, and I had a lot of realizations about that. It’s about owning my power, taking it back, and reclaiming some of that anger as well. With a new album and era, often comes a new fashion look, too. How would you describe your style vibe for this record, and for the upcoming tour?

I’ve been wearing clothes that are a lot edgier. There’s some masculinity and some femininity—it’s a nice balance between the two. [For tour,] there’s this dressy pantsuit that I wear, and I have dress shirts that I wear with plaid skirts. Boots, loafers, Converse—those types of shoes. A skirt, and maybe a dress shirt or a blazer. With some boots or heels. But it changes! I’m a pretty fluid person, and I’m pretty fluid in my fashion as well. If you looked at my closet, you would think it was shoes! But it’s not: It’s less me collecting shoes, and more me just needing to clean them out of my closet. I just collect a bunch of clothes. I get sick of stuff really fast, so I’m always like, ‘I need new jeans.’ I played yesterday and the day before yesterday. It’s been really fun getting back on stage and singing in front of a live audience. It’s always a totally different energy than just being in the studio and creating; it’s been really nice to see my fans’ faces.

I don’t. [Laughs.] But I have people visit, which is really grounding for me. And I bring my trainer on the road. We work out and that centers mean mentally and physically. That helps a lot. I feel like making an album is also a grounding—maybe even spiritual—experience. Did you learn anything about yourself during this latest process? What I learned about myself making this record is that it's okay to own your truth. The last album that I made, I’m proud of it, but I don't feel like there was a lot of myself in it. There was a lot of authenticity in the lyrics, but sonically, let’s just say I don't go back and listen to that music today. This album, I’m excited to perform it and listen back to it. I haven’t gotten tired of it. A soaring overture crescendoing as the protagonist soars across the sky on a broom. A grandiose and bright xylophone number accompanied by idyllic scenes of the Japanese countryside. A robust orchestra playing out a hero’s anthem. These whimsical arrangements have acted as the soundtrack to so many people’s childhoods (and adulthoods too): the music of Studio Ghibli films, composed by Joe Hisaishi.

A casual scroll through YouTube quickly reveals just how popular the relaxing sounds are, with countless videos mixing and splicing Ghibli tracks into gargantuan two-hour playlists. “My anxiety just vanished listening to this,” one person wrote in the comments section of such a video. The lush melodies score enchanting feats in the animated gems—like a 10-year-old girl rescuing a massive cuddly spirit named Totoro—and add contour and shape to the expansive and cottagecore-like worlds director Hayao Miyazki has become famous for. No wonder, then, that a four-day concert residency—held at New York’s Radio City Music Hall—by the chief architect of these magical and enduring tunes drew out a passionate and gleeful crowd this week. Attendees—who mostly appeared to be in their twenties—were buzzing as they filed into the venue, excited to experience Hisaishi lead a symphonic concert of his most popular Ghibli numbers.

The composer is a star in his own right. Hisaishi, whose real name is Mamoru Fujisawa, has worked on the music for all but one Studio Ghibli film released since 1984. But his work and impact can also be felt across Japanese film, television, and even video games. He has scored over 100 works in his lifetime. The concertgoers came out in full force for the shows, which had originally been scheduled to take place in January, but were rescheduled due to COVID. There were a litany of Ghibli costumes on display—including someone who cleverly dressed up as the literal castle from Howl’s Moving Castle. There were also more subtle Ghibli influences, with the bounty of large hair bows, knee-high socks, and prairie dresses coming off as considered approximations of the Ghibli aesthetic rather than explicit rip-offs. One guy walked in wearing a shirt from last year’s much-hyped Loewe x My Neighbor Totoro collection. The lines between cosplay, merchandising, and fashion were blurred in the best ways possible.

Everyone was ushered to their seats, the lights dimmed, and the delightful hum of instruments warming up rang out. Polite applause. No photography or video was allowed throughout the show. The prohibition made sense, artistically. There are no cellphones in Studio Ghibli films. In its sixth year, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion summit will return as a virtual and in-person event in both New York and London on October 14. The event will allow audiences to watch Vogue editors from around the world speak with designers, influencers, and industry executives in a series of candid panels and discussions. Headlining the event in New York at Spring Studios in New York are Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, supermodel Gigi Hadid, designer Christopher John Rogers, artistic director of Fendi and Dior Men’s Kim Jones, The World of Interiors editor in chief and Vogue global editor at large Hamish Bowles, supermodel and singer-songwriter Karen Elson, land protector and model Quannah Chasinghorse, artistic director of Emilio Pucci Camille Miceli, and climate justice activist and co-founder of Re-Earth Initiative Xiye Bastida, among others.  Meanwhile in London, British Vogue editor-in-chief and European editorial director Edward Enninful will be joined by Dua Lipa, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, and photographer Nadine Ijewere.

Vogue Club members will have access to all this content on demand, as well as the opportunity to virtually join networking sessions with Vogue’s network of editors, stylists, and creatives, and attend the in-person event at a discounted price. A portion of the proceeds from the event—which is presented by Brizo, John Hardy, and Rothy's—will support NewYork-Presbyterian’s Youth Anxiety Center. Find out more information about ticketing here. Before I start this recap, I should just get it out of the way that I am not a film critic. I’m not even a film writer with a particular gift for criticism. I fell asleep watching Citizen Kane; my favorite movie is Miss Congeniality, for God’s sake. I would never knowingly judge another human being by their film taste—but defenders of the Netflix rom-com Purple Hearts, well…they’re a different story.

The premise of Purple Hearts is simple: An aspiring musician agrees to fake-marry a troubled Marine for military benefits. But—and I don’t say this lightly—the execution is jaw-droppingly terrible, even for a movie that very openly tries to wring romance out of the absolute shandeh that is the present-day U.S. health care system. Anyhow, let’s dive in! Julia and Renata Franco create based on concepts; last season their collection was about feelings and family. For spring, the designers looked to build and unlock the puzzles around one word: semilla (seed in Spanish). To them, a semilla is a “symbol and manifestation of everything that’s been created.” Contrasting the agave field that served as the venue, the looks in neutral colors exposed exquisite silhouettes in geometric shapes. The sisters like to play with squares and rectangles, and it made sense now that they were now exploring the beginning of things and conceptualizing it through their own visual language.

The Francos always have their client in mind when building a collection. They know their woman is keen on tradition, but also on designs that feel effortless — evident in the simple tops and slouch pants in monochromatic colors that made their way down the catwalk. Deconstruction plays a big role in their aesthetic — a cempasúchil-orange cropped shirt was the perfect example of their affinity for geometry; a trench coat was reimagined as a short dress. The nature-inspired colors continued throughout, like browns reminiscent of chia seeds and cacao, and bold agave greens. Scarves and turbans were woven on a saori loom by textile artist Jimena Rangel. Their ancestral and organic inspiration culminated in a parade of flowing dresses: asymmetric and off-the-shoulder, and paired with chunky ceramic jewelry pieces by the multidisciplinary artist Renata Morales, were the highlight. The sisters also collaborated with Baku, a brand known for their cool huaraches, for the furry wool sandals that were another highlight; and with the musicians Carlo Filio and Ana Paula Santana to create a piece inspired by the poem “Animal de Invierno” by José Watanabe. The sound of nature couldn’t be a better complement to such canny presentation. Julia y Renata continue to be timeless.

“They say a smooth sea never makes a great sailor,” the designer Maggie Marilyn Hewitt tells me during our Zoom appointment. She’s referring to the ways in which she has adapted her business in the last few years — she serendipitously went direct-to-consumer in early 2020 — but also about trying to survive the notoriously treacherous environment that the fashion industry can be for a small brand. “I started Maggie Marilyn when I was 21 and now I’m 28 and just seeing how much has changed in the last couple of years…” she trails off. “I think that’s what inspires me above everything, [that] after all the highs and lows of trying to build a brand over the last six years, I still really believe in the power of clothing, and how that can [change] how the wearer feels.”

That optimism and hopefulness were evident in the lookbook images, which featured fourteen “friends of the brand” self-styled in the collection’s new offerings and photographed as they seemingly went about their daily lives. A maxi dress with a shirred bodice and a drop waist made of organic cotton shows up in three separate occasions, and the way each woman has chosen to wear it imbues it with a different energy. The version in white, for example, is worn loose so the gathered fabric becomes more of a texture rather than a body-con detail, and is paired with a chunky black boot that turns it into the perfect throw-it-on-and-go dress; while the black version is paired with a slim-fitting black top and black sandals and it’s suddenly an elegant option. Similarly, a pair of slate straight-leg wool trousers with a slit at the back, had the ease of a pair of well-loved jeans when paired with a baggy jacket and a white shirt tied around the hips; when worn under a midi dress in the same fabric, it becomes a luxurious way to add a tomboy-ish edge to the clean lines of the dress. The coolest piece in the collection is a two-in-one sleeveless vest with matching bolero, in butter yellow and worn with a kicky plaid skirt and thigh-high boots, it’s hip and youthful in a Cher Horowitz-kind of way; but later when it appeared gain, this time in the slate, and worn with a slouchy black pant, it captures a certain vision of modernity and cool for actual grown-up women that want to look like grown-up women. Maybe it’s the insouciant charm of the extra-long sleeves.

“It sits well on your shoulders,” Hewitt added. At first, I wasn’t sure if she was talking about the weight of the wool crepe used throughout the collection, or the knowledge that the wool is fully traceable. What a luxury to not have to choose. The frescoes of the muses at the interior of the Macedonio Alcalá theater in Oaxaca City, were witnesses of how the designer moved away from his standard collection inspiration formula, and by “playing with the things that scared” him, like low-waisted pants, or too-short skirts, was able to explore new ideas. “[I did] one look, and that look led me to another, going from one era to another,” the Guadalajaran designer confessed backstage a few minutes after his show. It was a collection without any formula that oppressed the creative process, and as such, united ideas from different decades and cultural moments.

Black is Martinez’s obsession, and in this collection he elevated its impact with architectural bows and shimmering paillettes, and stripes and giraffe prints mixed with transparencies showed an escape from the sober palette. He later took us to the glamorous ‘70s with full disco effervescent looks like jackets with sharp shoulders and asymmetrical skirts all done in silver. The designer’s favorite look, a light sequinned skirt worn with a button up shirt accessorized with cufflinks, perfectly captured the new mood, and will surely become a treasure in the wardrobes of the women that visit his boutique. The best thing about Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde’s couple’s style? They don’t try too hard. They don’t do color-matching, or wear top-to-toe looks from the same brand. The only matchy-matchy thing about these two is that they look equally comfortable in their own skin. 

Evidence: their recent dinner date in New York. Olivia looked low-key in a floaty printed maxi skirt, a navy tee and Adidas X Gucci sneakers, and Harry was equally relaxed in an openwork shirt, tailored trousers and Vans as the couple left Rubirosa, an Italian restaurant in SoHo. Harry has racked up a series of head-turning fashion moments on his world tour, off stage as well as on—see the retro bespoke Palomo Spain jumpsuit he wore to perform at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball, or the stripy JW Anderson look he wore on The Today Show*—*but the singer takes a more casual approach to daytime style. Olivia enjoys an easy outfit too. Jeans are a staple both of their wardrobes, as are T-shirts, hoodies and trainers – Olivia has even sported her boyfriend’s merch on multiple occasions. 

They’re yet to make their red-carpet debut as a couple—could it happen at Venice Film Festival? No doubt the outfits they choose for that occasion will be worth the wait.  Blackpink is back! Two years after their most recent single, 2020’s “Lovesick Girls,” everyone’s favorite K-pop girl group has been slowly teasing their upcoming second album, Born Pink, which is set to release next month—and today, they dropped the first single and music video from the record, “Pink Venom,” a typically rambunctious blend of thundering hip-hop beats and the delicate sound of a geomungo, or Korean zither. Of course, this being Blackpink, their return came accompanied by an eye-popping music video, and the fashion didn’t disappoint. (There’s a reason Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have all picked up major contracts with Dior, Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Celine respectively, after all.) The video features the kind of wildly eclectic style that has become the band’s signature, with a touch of something more dangerous in keeping with the song’s venomous sting. The first clue that the group would be pulling out all the sartorial stops came with a teaser image for the video shared earlier this week, in which all four sported custom pink looks by Casey Cadwallader for Mugler. They showcased Blackpink’s softer side, without sacrificing the brand’s signature cut-out details. A second teaser photo leaned into the song’s darker edge, with the group wearing a quartet of Lara Croft-worthy cybergoth looks by the cult Bulgarian brand Demobaza featuring exaggerated shoulders, acid-washed black denim, and stompy, utilitarian boots that could have come straight out of the wardrobe trailer on the set of Dune.

The video itself begins with a playful nod to traditional Korean culture as Jisoo plucks out a melody from the zither while wearing a contemporary spin on the hanbok crafted by the next-generation couturier Miss Sohee, and Cartier jewelry. Then Jennie struts down a red carpet laid out in front of a monster truck wearing a sheer, flowing blood-red gown by Pieter Mulier for Alaïa and black GCDS heels.  Lisa shows off her signature streetwear-inflected style in a very ’90s look of a cropped basketball shirt by the Korean brand Neon Genesis Oddity and denim overalls topped off with a bucket hat by Hedi Slimane for Celine. (“Masked up and I’m still in Celine,” she sings in the song’s second verse.) Finally, Rosé shows up in a latex mini dress decorated with jewelry by her perennial favorite brands Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co.

And if you thought this fashion rollercoaster would end there, well, you’d be wrong. A standout look by Jennie includes a cropped Manchester United jersey paired with layers of Chanel pearl necklaces and a Vivienne Westwood choker, while Jisoo has a more classically elegant moment in a white Marina Eerrie corset dress featuring strap details across the bustier and flowing skirt—and that’s without even mentioning the endless of array of very on-theme footwear, from Rick Owens high-top sneakers worn by Rosé to Jennie’s thigh-high Chanel rubber boots. What lends Blackpink their special magic is the way in which, much like some of the most beloved girl groups before them, each member has now firmly established a distinct fashion identity that neatly reflects their various personalities. With the debut of their most bombastic style vision yet in “Pink Venom,” it seems that Blackpink is, once again, in your area—and showing up in the utmost style.

When looking to cure your end-of-summer blues, a little retail therapy never hurts. Luckily enough, the best labor day sales are already in full swing. You’ve probably been eyeing that Jacquemus mini dress, the trendy thong sandals from The Row, or a pair of menswear-inspired trousers from The Frankie Shop for far too long; now, your time has come to finally hit that buy-now button. Statement autumnal pieces like a plaid overcoat from Isabel Marant Étoile, a pair of black lug-sole boots from 3.1 Phillip Lim, a knit dress by Staud, and a leather Nanushka blazer are a few key fall closet staples that will make the seasonal switch all the easier. Also, what better way to celebrate the end of one season than by shopping for the next?

Navigating the sale sections of your favorite sites can be daunting, to say the least, which is where we come in. We’ve provided an edit from some of our go-to retailers like Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion, Nordstrom, and more to find the best of the best that’s currently on sale. Prepare to find great pairs of denim that offer both functionality and fashion. Style each pick seamlessly with your footwear of choice, be it a fall boot or ballet flat. One way to savor the final, fleeting moments of summer? An all-white outfit. Test the trend out with a set of white tank tops as your starting point. For more closet basics, check out Everlane’s sale, and for workout wardrobe essentials, Bandier will have you covered. Apart from fashion, Sephora’s beauty sale is in full swing with deals on everything from skincare to makeup.

From Christopher Esber comes a nine-to-five knit dress that seamlessly transitions from office hours to a night on the town with little to no effort. Dark wash, straight-leg denim is a fall staple courtesy of Amiri. Style the pair with any shoe, whether a suede Chelsea boot or a platform sandal like these from Isabel Marant, for sartorial success. The designer Christopher John Rogers is best known for popping the color in his collections, and this oversized orange shirt is a prime example. The roomy silhouette is especially welcome in the fall months–wear it all on its own or as a layering piece over a dress or tank top. Show some skin on a night out in this little black dress from Jacquemus and sling over Wandler’s leather shoulder bag to keep all your essentials close by.

Everyone needs a go-to black dress in their arsenal for dressed-up moments, and this one from Gabriela Hearst could be yours. The off-the-shoulder silhouette is perfect for the current weather when the summer sun still lingers. Pair the look down with The Row’s slip-on trainers. A solid selection of crisp shirting in your fall wardrobe is a strong place to start when transitioning between seasons. This striped one from Nili Lotan could be tucked into denim or worn over a pair of flared trousers like these from Jacquemus. Accessorize the look with a suede bag from Khaite and a sweet pearl earring set from Timeless Pearly. A blazer smartens up any look and this beige, vegan leather blazer from Nanushka means business. Style it with a crochet vest from Wales Bonner—one designer that we can’t get enough of. Slip into a pair of slides from Gia Borghini for more casual fall occasions like a picnic in the park or a weekend spent upstate. Don’t forget to pack a pair of jeans like these from Slvrlake, either. For more special occasions like a fall wedding, this midi dress from Paco Rabanne is a winner. Anni Lu’s pearl necklace ties the whole look together.

No print says fall quite like plaid, and this wool-blend jacket from Isabel Marant Étoile is perfect in our eyes. Pair with white jeans from Frame for daytime and leather trousers from Magda Butrym for nighttime. We at Vogue are big fans of the white T-shirt and tank, and this set of two from The Frankie Shop is two for the price of one. Shield your eyes from any fall shadows with these sunnies from The Attico, throw By Far’s Rachel bag over your shoulder, and you’re good to go! Just because we’re approaching Labor Day doesn’t mean you can’t still rock an all-white outfit. For starters, look to this linen blazer from A.L.C for inspiration. Autumnal browns from Staud, Veronica Beard, and Tory Burch will get you in the festive fall spirit, while a romantic floral blouse from Ulla Johnson matches the aesthetic perfectly.

To mirror the changing colors of the leaves, Altuzarra’s tie-dye dress is available to shop now this upcoming Labor Day. Toughen up the look with a pair of black lug-sole boots from 3.1 Phillip Lim. The shoe style is trending amongst some of our favorite celebrities like Bella Hadid and more. Fall denim shorts from Re/Done and white cropped jeans from Mother are also first on our shopping list. Tory Burch’s plaid pleated skirt was a highlight of her fall collection, which showed models walking down the cobblestone streets of Soho with a feminine ease. Pair with a trendy thong sandal from Simon Miller. With the arrival of the fall season also comes an eventual post-summer return to office, prompting the question: what to wear to work? These trousers from The Frankie Shop are your answer. Atop, style the staple with a faux leather blazer from Stand Studio. A Chloé basket tote is also office-appropriate, while The Row’s platform flip-flops are acceptable to wear to any meeting. Better yet, we bet your coworkers will be lining up at your desk for the what’s what. A Jacquemus shirt dress is another go-to for casual daytime wear, especially when done up with a pair of pearl earrings by CompletedWorks.

Theory’s white lace dress can easily be taken from your summer wardrobe to your fall-friendly one. Staud’s brown leather heels will dress up the look slightly. More fall denim is in the works, thanks to a Rag & Bone miniskirt or a high-waist jean from Agolde. Victoria Beckham continues to churn out chic workwear like this cut-out striped shirt, which has some edge to it. A Coperni baguette bag is another surefire way to catch your coworkers’ eyes. For the best workout attire, Bandier has you covered. You’re sure to find all of the latest trends there, too, like this all-in-one workout unitard from Le Ore. A matching pair of Nike sneakers complete the look. You can never have enough bike shorts or leggings either– wear them at your workout or not; we aren’t here to judge! The exercise dress is another top trend, and we especially love this all-white one from All Access. For après play, cozy up in a pair of sweatpants from Bandier’s collaboration with New Balance.

Everlane is another go-to for wardrobe essentials, from great knitwear to everyday denim and dresses. If you haven’t heard, this late summer and early fall have officially been deemed the season of the tank top. This tie-dye one is a great pick. A pair of fisherman sandals aren’t privy to the summer either—find them for fall here. Beauty-wise, look no further than Sephora’s sale section. In the makeup genre, we love this neutral eyeshadow palette from Fenty and this Clinique Chubby lip balm stick in a mauvy pink. After a long day at the office or a travel day, Mario Badescu’s Flower and Tonic mask provides the R&R. It’s important not to forget about hair care either, and Virtue’s line of recovery products is a solid place to start. For the home, freshen up any space with a scented candle from Ouai.

The fall shows gave us a lot to look forward to this season, from Khaite’s delectable assortment of leather jackets to Saint Laurent’s dresses that skimmed the floor with an elegance that seems only right for the fall and winter seasons. Plus there were endless options of wardrobe classics, from white shirting to blue denim. Their wearability and of-the-moment feel make many of these fall 2022 trends the perfect candidates for our editors’ fall wish lists. In fact, everything from the season’s beautifully brushed knits—perfect for layering!—and ultra-baggy jeans to designer tank tops have found themselves in our wardrobes already, or at least our shopping carts. Here is a shoppable guide of the fall 2022 trends to wear this season and a handpicked edit of the pieces our editors are buying now.

I’m all in on super-baggy jeans. After spending many of my teenage years in extra-skinny jeans, I’m finding relief in the breezy, easy silhouettes. Nobody is doing it better than Balenciaga at the moment. I’ve been pairing them with graphic tees or equally oversized button-ups. Basically, leaning into a skater-boy vibe. —Christian Allaire, fashion and style writer While sitting at Khaite’s runway show last season, all I could say to my colleague—other than noting the epic the Talking Heads soundtrack—was, “Which leather jacket do we want?” The collection showed multiple silhouettes, and they were all perfect, from the bomber to the blazer to the lacquered puffer. And now I am being seduced by the array of transitional slim-line, long-length ’90s jackets too. With many strong options from which to choose, this is going to be a highly considered investment purchase for the season ahead. —Lisa Aiken, executive fashion director, Vogue.com

I’ve always been drawn toward the polished appeal of tailoring, whether it’s via boxy blazers or slouchy wide-leg trousers, so when I saw the clean lines of fall 2022’s preppy trend, I knew I’d be a fan. From Prada’s pleated midi to Marine Serre’s punk-inspired tartan, this is less tennis-club whites and more anarchic school uniform meets Annie Hall. I’ll be injecting some preppy styling into my new-season wardrobe with kilt-inspired skirts, polished loafers, and plenty of white shirting. —Joy Montgomery, senior commerce writer, British Vogue Mohair really piqued my interest last fall and winter. One of my heavy-rotations pieces was a Junya Watanabe x Supreme sweater crafted in a delightfully scratchy mohair fabric. I loved having something super textural to touch throughout the day. Once we approach the colder side of fall, I’m excited to snatch up some more mohair for sure. Scraggly knits are a great way to add instant character to any outfit. You immediately feel like a Sesame Street character. I love this colorful, almost boyish mohair-blend cardigan from Marni. And when I want to go full Jim Henson, I might have to throw on this Dries Van Noten jacket. —André-Naquian Wheeler, fashion news writer

Come fall, everyone needs that perfectly effortless jacket to throw over your shoulders and head out the door. Something chic, something practical, something that can be dressed up and down. Taking notes from the fall/winter shows, I’m excited to tap into a reemerging trend and reintroduce the bomber jacket into my wardrobe. However this coming season, no crops—we’re thinking oversized! —Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, associate fashion editor How wonderful it is that my go-to fall pieces are considered runway trends this season? For starters, a good old white tank top has single-handedly been the foundation of the majority of my outfits for a few seasons now, so if the fall 2022 collections suggest wearing one with relaxed blue jeans, I happily volunteer! —Madeline Fass, market editor

Saint Laurent’s fall 2022 show served 56 perfect looks, in my opinion. I would be forever content if I could wear an iteration of every look; it was all so elegant and simple. The maxi lengths specifically spoke to me as someone who is 5 feet 10 inches and always struggling to find things cut long enough to skim the floor. I loved the silhouettes and what the styling of big jackets over the maxidresses brought—sharp blazers or bomber styles hitting specifically mid thigh. I’m obsessed with this black maxidress that has just dropped on Net-a-Porter; it sums up the timelessness of that show. —Naomi Smart, commerce director, British Vogue The suit vest is my must-have item for fall. Because the warm temperatures in NYC aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, they’re the perfect transitional piece. I like to wear mine with matching pants for a full suit look. I love this asymmetrical one from The Frankie Shop—it gives the traditional menswear garment some edge! —Laura Jackson, commerce writer

Ultimately, the trench coat is the one thing that comes to my mind when thinking about in-between-season shopping. It’s the one fashion piece that must not only protect against the elements but also be effortlessly chic. Luckily the fall collections—from Burberry to Sacai, Proenza Schouler, or The Row—offer a wide range of the favorite closet staple, all bound to turn heads. Be it twisted details or trendier silhouettes, these trench coats are anything but basic. —Miriam Nehring, senior affiliate editor, Vogue Germany While I won’t be giving up my other loafer styles this fall, it seems that each season I add a new pair into my rotation. This fall I am loving the exaggerated square silhouettes I’m seeing from Proenza Schouler and Jil Sander. The penny-less slip-on silhouette adds an understated style element to any look. Compared to the lug soles and visible-logo options of seasons past, these embrace the stealth chic and quiet-luxury feeling that is happening now. —M.F.

This fall, I’m leaning into cold-weather accessories like never before. That means elbow-length cashmere gloves and balaclavas. I started to dabble with both in late spring when I saw them make appearances on the fall runways (Prada, Altuzarra, Proenza Schouler), and now that everything has finally landed in stores, I’m fully committing. Plus, I feel comfortable splurging because unlike, say, a cashmere V-neck sweater, you can wear your gloves and knitted hood while commuting or taking wintery walks as often as needed. —Lilah Ramzi, commerce editor I am currently really into building a jewelry wardrobe. Putting on lots of gold and bronze rings and bracelets makes me feel like a chic adult even if I’m just wearing jeans and a T-shirt. But I’m also a sucker for a bright neon, and lucky for me there’s a slew of designers working in bold enamel tones. Currently number one on my wish list is this Jupiter neon green ring with a matching peridot stone—which just so happens to be my birthstone! It feels like it was created just for me. If money were no object, I’d go for the Fry Powers stacking-ring trio—aren’t they just the coolest? —Laia Garcia-Furtado, senior fashion news editor

This fall I’m continuing to focus on buying bags that are worth the investment. However this season, I’m doubling down on bag pairings inspired by those seen on the fall runways at Bottega Veneta, Altuzarra, and Proenza Schouler. The double-bag styling trick is designed for the working commuter—one bag to store the essentials (wallet, keys, phone) and a second bag for the office extras (laptop, notebook, planner). This season I have my eye on Proenza Schouler’s runway-ready combo of a Dia day bag with a drawstring tote. —Julie Tong, commerce director  Though we wouldn’t know it by the sweltering temperatures, September is just around the corner. What that means is I can’t stop thinking about all the fall clothes I fell in love with six months ago and will finally get to wear soon. I’m a fan of the womenswear vision that designers Dylan Cao, Jin Kay, and Huy Luong have been developing since they began their Commission label in 2018. Originally inspired by visions of their mothers in the 1980s and ’90s in South Korea (where Kay is from) and Vietnam (where Cao and Luong are from), they’ve honed in on supremely wearable tailored separates and dresses with special details that are sometimes off-kilter and always thoughtful.

The number one must-have for me this season is their oversized oxford shirt in sky blue. An oxford shirt may seem like a boring choice, except that nothing Commission does is boring! This one has a curved front yoke that gives it a vaguely Western feel, and underneath —this is my favorite part — are two rounded slits on either side of the chest. When I first saw the pictures, I immediately thought, Me! (Perfect for breastfeeding!, I joked to myself.) This isn’t the first time I’ve fallen head over heels for their pieces. A few seasons ago I purchased a mint green satin button-down shirt with the brand’s logo embroidered on the left pocket. They called it a banker shirt, I think, and it would pass for the classic satin shirt under a gray suit favored by so many businesswomen except for an elastic ribbon at the back that makes the top half of the shirt balloon a bit. When I talked to them about their collection at the time, I recall them showing me a photo of a woman, maybe one of their moms, riding a motorbike, the back of her shirt blowing in the wind; the elastic was their attempt to recreate this same silhouette on those of us standing still. I thought it was genius.

This mint satin shirt is one of the items in my closet that I can always rely on to make me feel good about myself and became an essential even when I was heavily pregnant—I wore it unbuttoned and let my belly just hang out. (From their mothers to a future mother, I guess it was perfect.) As such, I knew the blue oxford shirt would equally pull its weight. It had to be mine. Now, revisiting the collection images, it’s uncanny how much their fall collection feels like it mirrors my exact current approach to dressing. Is it a coincidence, or did they burrow in my subconscious all those months ago? The Shirt (I think we can call it that now) tucked into belted high-rise flared jeans; The Shirt worn under a boxy jacket and over a silver sequined skirt (perhaps the other must-have piece from their collection) and paired with cowboy boots. Men and women wear the same Commission pieces with equal aplomb and effortlessness; they seem less like models styled for a collection and more just well-dressed people you encounter while walking around the city. I’ve already started putting together outfits in my head with The Shirt. (The most insane one features baggy tan ribbed Nike shorts and vintage floral-print Manolo Blahnik mules. But I feel like it’s going to work!) And isn’t that just the best part of buying new clothes? Thinking up impossible outfits! Here’s to making them all a reality this fall.

The best jeans for women are the pairs you want to live in: Ones you can wear over and over again, and that get better each time you slip into them. They’re the styles that might be a small investment but have a large return and last for seasons to come. If you’re in the market for new denim, keep in mind that trends come and go, but classics are forever. A fresh and well-fitting pair of jeans is personal, whether you prefer to find a single, perfect silhouette and stick to it (à la Tonne Goodman’s stark white, straight-leg, non-stretch denim Levi’s) or keep a few favorites on rotation to switch up the wash or cut. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a handful of foolproof, can’t-go-wrong silhouettes every woman should have in her wardrobe. For starters, consider a classic stovepipe or boot-cut jean (both of which can be dressed up or down). Then try a more relaxed fit like a pair of wide-leg or ankle-length jeans for the weekend. If you’re looking for something that’s comfort-first, you’ll find happiness in a baggy or relaxed-leg style. There are even pairs for the sustainably minded, made from recycled fabrics and conscious fibers, too.

Regardless of your preferred style or shopping habits, sticking to simple, vintage-inspired washes with minimal (if any!) distressing is the way to go for added versatility. Of course, the hundreds of options on the market can still be daunting. We’ve gone through them all and found 24 perfect pairs of the best jeans for women right now, below. For an elevated take on denim this fall, make a high-waist, wide-leg silhouette your go-to jean. The style’s versatility may come as a surprise; wear a pair with any footwear or top of your choosing. Think of this cut like a denim trouser; Triarchy’s pair nods to tailoring with a small pleat. Simple and just a little vintage-inspired, classic straight-leg jeans can be worn with everything from a blazer and heels to a T-shirt. Look to downtown label Khaite for a pristine jet black pair that oozes forever cool. Expose a flash of ankle (or new fall footwear) with a pair of cropped flared jeans. Or give your denim outfits a subtly western vibe with a pair that puddles at the ground à la these jeans from Made in Tomboy.

For those looking for something roomier than a traditional wide-leg, consider the big baggy jean—which (after a revival in 2021) has earned a spot as a denim classic. For a runway-approved style, look no further than Balenciaga’s ’90s-inspired pair that hangs low from the hips. These soft, loose-fitting jeans rival the comfort level of lounge pants but look so much cooler; those weary of denim might want to consider these non-jean, jeans styles. For a relaxed fit at an approachable price point, we suggest Everlane’s Slouch jean. These aren’t quite “skinny” jeans, but they’re sure the closest thing to it. Get that leggy look without the legging look with a slim leg silhouette from brands like Le Jean, who are still incorporating stretch into their denim. Style them as you would your former skinny pairs with, say, a pair of knee-high boots. This edit offers both cropped and ankle lengths as well as rises from mid to high. In 2022, shopping for denim means sorting through some of the best vintage jeans and upcycled denim options; because if you’re going for that time-worn look, why buy new? It’s boom times for all-American Levi’s (which remains the most in-demand denim brand on the planet) thanks to collaborations with Re/Done, Denim Tears, and the late Virgil Abloh, while the hunt for runway relics of designer denim sourced from across the globe is real. Below, we’ve done some of that legwork for you, with vetted Etsy sellers known for remastering fits and hard-to-find pieces unique to their era—like a pair of French ’70s deadstock flares,’90s daisy-embellished Moschino, and early ’00s Helmut Lang straight off the catwalk.

Investing in vintage jeans becomes especially appealing once one takes a step back at the scope of the industry and factors in the environmental impact of denim production. According to the National Resources Defense Council, producing a couple of pounds of new cotton (the main fiber in denim is known as a “thirsty crop”) requires almost 8,000 gallons of water. That’s a hundred times as much water as it would take for the same weight in tomatoes. Next, the dying and distressing processes specific to jeans require even more water, more toxins, more energy, more waste. When said waste is so often created in an effort to make denim look like it’s vintage, going directly to the source starts to make sense.

Of course, the term “vintage” has become rather flexible. Technically, twenty years need to pass for an item to be considered true vintage, though nostalgia is building for pieces that are barely a decade old in our age of constant newness and abbreviated attention spans. To mix it up further, design houses are creating technically new pieces by reworking old jeans, like Marques'Almeida’s raw-edged patchwork pieces, while Kara’s bestselling crystal-strap Cobra Camera bag is handmade from preworn denim. Upcycling and reworked pieces are huge right now, says celebrity stylist Kathryn Gosik, who ran around Paris with Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn during last month’s Couture week. She, like many in her field, is focusing on more thrifting and reworking wardrobes lately. The real goal is to help valuable materials and iconic designs live another day.

Below, the best vintage jeans, stylist-favorite recycled denim, and upcycled options helping to bring new life to the twill trouser. For vintage Levi’s jeans, there’s a spectrum to consider. Some of the best pieces to invest in are untouched 501s or ’90s boyfriend cuts that stand the test of time, and brands like Re/Done and Etsy sellers alike have figured out a sweet spot for customers who want that look, but updated. Gentle tailoring adjustments create an updated, modern fit with the classic tag. Gosik likes Re/Done’s blush-tinted ’90s jeans, and loves 1 Off Paris’s upcycled details. “These 1 Off Paris pants give me everything I want in double layered denim,” she says of her favorite dual-waistbanded pair. For another obviously remastered fit, “Reformation is constantly impressing me with their upcycled pieces,” she says. “This pair of patchwork denim is no exception.”

The post-runway appeal of vintage designer jeans places them amongst the most-searched items on resale platforms like Vestiaire Collective and Grailed. For one-of-a-kind pieces, the low-slung fit of ’00s Helmut Lang feels fresh after seasons of raised waists, Japanese Evisu pairs have a global cult following, and a deadstock French bellbottom is its own rare gem. Levi’s offers its jeans from every era in various sizes at secondhand prices for a constant stream of available vintage. The vintage jean jacket is unrivaled in its unisex versatility. It’s a look worn by actual royalty and pop culture royalty alike, in every iteration. There’s something very Never Been Kissed about Moschino’s daisy-bedazzled adaptation, and upcycled updates have become a first choice for stylists. “EB Denim is one of my favorite denim brands right now,” says Gosik of the Los Angeles-based brand with silhouettes that give “ultimate cool-girl” and can be dressed up or down, like their multi-tonal relaxed-fit varsity jacket.

The denim skirt, forever beloved by streetstyle stars and celebs alike, is both easily found in original vintage condition and easily created by altering a pair of old jeans. In every length, from micro-mini to mid-though pencil, it has a place. Gosik is currently “loving maxi skirts with combat boots” and prefers the ’70s-inspired upcycled versions that B Sides creates. When mixing it into your existing wardrobe, “the contrast of tones makes it easier to pair with either a dark top or light top,” she notes. The fitted denim vest is experiencing a revival, while the corseted silhouette of the noughties plays well with the oversized shapes of the moment. Even the “tiny little vest” seen on celebs like Dua Lipa emits a casual Friday look ready for an office return. Chloé’s recycled dark denim vest is destined to become its own archival piece, and YSL’s lace-up vintage bustier seems to have escaped from Kate Moss’s collection.

The recycled and upcycled category of denim gives way to new designs that lean on old-school materials. For designer Sarah Law’s brand Kara (short for “Karaoke”), denim garments go through a careful selection process before they’re taken apart and pieced together by hand into crystal-embellished bags that feel precious enough for a red carpet. Paris-founded brand Rive Droite works with artisans in Morocco to produce roomy recycled denim bags for the minimalist.