Scandi Style, the subject of global fascination, is in a period of evolution. Minimalism and a colorful bohemianism continue to be mainstays of the regional style, but there’s a vibe shift taking place. The shiny, happy energy is still there but so is a grittier, rawer one that allows for more nuanced readings of the culture. This season prints were less prevalent than saturated color in crayon brights, and openwork materials posed the question: to bra or not to bra? Both options were seen on the runway and on the street. Helmstedt’s charming toadstool queen and Jade Cropper’s sexy mermaid were reminders that Denmark is a land of fairytales. The prevalence of white (in fifty or more shades) could be read as minimalistic—or as a sign that Nordic style is starting a new chapter.
Eric Boman, who died on August 11 at the age of 76, was always the youngest person I knew. I met him for the first time in 1987, when Anna Wintour, then the editor-in-chief of House & Garden, asked me to write about him and the quirky New York loft in the Flatiron District that he and his partner, the artist Peter Schlesinger, had created. Eric was known for making women look fabulous in photographs, and I somehow found myself sitting for him. He redrew my eyebrows, which were “too pale and not the right shape” for my face, had me put my right hand on my waist, elbow out, and then started clicking away. “You’re so vain,” he said. “You’re the vainest person I’ve ever come across. It’s really quite shocking.” He kept me laughing the whole time and I absolutely loved the way he made me look. I also knew he would be in my life forever.
Forty-two-years old at the time, with white blond hair and breathtakingly blue eyes, he was better looking than the actor Tab Hunter and neither embarrassed nor self-conscious about it. He wasn’t interested in fame or in money, and nobody, certainly not the famous women he photographed, could intimidate him. What made Eric, Eric? It wasn’t the dozens of European Vogue covers, mostly German and British Vogue, and the pictures of Cindy Crawford, Paulina Porizkova, and Naomi Campbell that he photographed, or the indelible off-beat still-lifes of rooms and gardens and objects that he did for American Vogue—the Jeff Koons balloon dog made of real hotdogs, or the stuffed bunny rabbit with a carrot under its arm, stepping jauntily into a cook pot. Nor was it the many books he published—Blahnik by Boman; Dames: Women with Attitude and Initiative; A Wandering Eye: Photographs, 1975 to 2005; The Paper Doll’s House of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis, aged Twelve—or the album covers he did for Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, and others. “Eric-ness” had more to do with the way he breathed and saw life.
He could be wickedly funny in conversation, and in his spot-on impersonations—even when they were directed at you—but he could just as easily direct his impish irreverence on himself. Eric often photographed the artists I wrote about, and he teased me no end about the green suede, high-heeled cowboy boots I wore when we climbed Jim Turrell’s 700-hundred-foot-high Roden Crater in Flagstaff, Arizona. That night at our hotel dining room, we both ordered salads. His arrived with a purple pansy on top, mine did not. He looked at me and said, “How did they know?” He had opinions on everything, always unexpected, never banal, and usually against the grain. When my mother died, nearly 40 years after my father, he said, “Now you’re an orphan.” Who else would bring a snake plant when invited to a dinner party? “It’s known as ‘Mother-in-Law’s Evil Tongue,’” he announced. Influenced, no doubt, by his family history as the son and descendent of Swedish Lutheran ministers—a lineage that stretched back 350 years—Eric’s quiet confidence was unshakeable. Eric-ness was the inimitable taste that he bestowed on every aspect of his life and on the lives of his friends. It was direct and honest, sentiment-free, no frills. He was a cat who went his own way. “His honesty was refreshing and very direct, in a world so full of people being less than straight-forward,” Anna Wintour told me. “He understood and appreciated fashion,” she added. “He had an insider-outsider eye for it, but he loved environments and still-lifes and he was ahead of the game in that he could do so many different things.” He started as a fashion illustrator not long after graduating from the Royal College of Art, and in 1972, he borrowed Peter Schlesinger’s Pentax (Peter was doing street photography at the time) and began using a camera. His first photographs appeared in Harpers & Queen, on an illustration assignment from Wintour, who was a young editor there. Eric could do anything. He was a multimedia artist before the label existed.
Eric and Tad—New Yorker staff writer Calvin Tomkins and my soon-to-be husband—got along seamlessly. Eric immediately dubbed Tad “The Duke.” They shared a wry and sometimes cutting sense of humor. Eric loved it when Tad said, “After a certain age, women lose the right to bare arms.” And Tad loved Eric saying, “The rich don’t even know how to use their toilet brushes.” They also shared a talent for understatement and a complete lack of talent for self-promotion. Eric made a lot of photographs that were just for himself. I particularly liked his rose stems without flowers, just the thorns, and his portraits of rubber bands—worthless throwaways, part of his “waste not, want not” frugality, that he turned into works of art. These reminded me of the indelible, documentary-style photos by Charles Jones (1866-1959), a gardener who took close-up photographs of the vegetables, fruits, and flowers he tended. I urged Eric to show his photographs and arranged for him to talk with a dealer, but he never did. I admired his eye so much that when three architects couldn’t redesign the simple little cottage Tad and I had bought in Rhode Island to my satisfaction, I called Eric and we did it ourselves. I’m sad that we never went clothes shopping together—we often talked about it and I knew it would be endless giggles and take place at Old Navy or the Gap. When The Duke needed a cover image for a revised edition of Merchants and Masterpieces, his history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he wanted Eric to do it. The result was a virtuoso portrait of the building.
Tad and I told Eric and Peter that we were getting married before we told anyone else. To celebrate, they cooked lunch for us (a mouth-watering asparagus soufflé) in their 1835 country house in Bellport, Long Island. Until yesterday, I thought the asparagus came from their lush and extraordinary garden, but Peter says no, it was from the local farmers market. Eric and Peter had met at a dinner at Mr. Chow’s in London, after the premiere of Luchino Visconti’s Death in Venice. (Peter’s partner at the time, David Hockney, had skipped this one.) They met again a few months later at Marcel Duchamp’s old apartment in Cadaqués, Spain, where Eric was a guest of his artist friend Mark Lancaster. “Peter came with David Hockney and notoriously stayed on, causing their real dramatic and public break up,” was the way Eric recounted the story to us several years ago. “It was considered best that Peter and I go home, and we left at the crack of dawn in Ossie Clark’s Bentley, hoping to spend a night at Tony Richardson’s on the way, but he’d have none of it out of solidarity to DH. So we ended up at Mick and Bianca’s [Jagger]. The next morning, Ossie put us on the train at Sainte-Anne, and since we had no reservations, the conductor let us stand in the corridor all the way to Paris in our swimsuits—the beginning of our new life.”
Eric and Peter were together for 51 years. To their many friends, the relationship was unlike anyone’s. Although they would interrupt and talk over each other at dinner parties, there was never a sign of annoyance. They were equally devoted to Louise, their first wire fox terrier, and then to her successors, Alice and currently Oscar, all named for Swedish royalty. They were both excellent and inventive cooks, and connoisseurs of inexpensive but always delicious wine, which they served in stylish, non-stem, $2 glasses from Ikea. “Eric does not believe in good wine except in other people’s houses,” the artist Jennifer Bartlett, their dear friend who died a week before Eric, once wrote. Peter became a ceramic artist whose powerful and highly individual sculptures are recently attracting more and more attention.
“Peter has taken over from me as the family breadwinner,” Eric emailed last summer, and added, “As long as there’s one...Now he’s being fought over by two dealers – this after having nobody interested for as long as you know.” (David Lewis won out.) The email continued: “My ‘career’ went the way of the magazines, which you’re as familiar with as I, so I happily fix dinner for us and can safely say I feel no bitterness at all! So there you have it. With love, Eric.” House of the Dragon, the long-awaited Game of Thrones spinoff, arrives on Sunday and the breakout star to watch is Emma D’Arcy. The British actor plays a pivotal role in the prequel series—set 300 years prior to Game of Thrones—and is already delivering A-list fashion on the red carpet.
For the show’s London premiere on Monday, they provided a punkish, New Romantics-era spin on regality. They wore an Acne Studios look that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “coat of arms,” featuring a sparkling and textural gold vest, oversized button-down shirt, pin-straight leather trousers, and disco-ready platforms. It’s an 80s-era MTV take on Westeros. “Regal and theatrical,” was the objective of the night, Emma’s stylist, Rose Forde, told Vogue. “Emma likes to play with the idea of costume and the performative element of clothes and we tend to lean towards having either high drama or finding a character to explore in a look.” The team went with Acne Studios because of the playful nostalgia embedded in the Swedish brand’s designs. “There is real consideration to each design so somehow it feels almost like you have… owned the piece for years,” Forde says. The look feels just as royal as D’Arcy’s starring character, Rhaenyra Targaryen, the maiden princess. They star alongside The Crown star Matt Smith, who portrays Prince Daemon Targaryen. (Warning: We suspect the two characters will have major sibling rivalries.) House of the Dragon is already receiving critical acclaim—and a lot of high hopes from fans. The anticipation makes sense: Games of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has said he’s been closely involved with the project.
And while GoT fans wait in anticipation, D’Arcy is focused on their next big role: becoming a red carpet star while promoting House of the Dragon around the globe. They’ve already proved their knack for delivering memorable moments—like when they wore a suit so oversized their hands were not even visible, and paired that with chunky mosh-ready boots to an earlier House of the Dragon event. Or when they went full New Wave by painting their face with pastel pink blotches of eyeshadow, the makeup running down like a clown’s tears in a Monet painting. D’Arcy seems to be all about fluid, poppy, and avant-garde takes on fashion. Given that, D’Arcy’s red carpet stardom seems written in the stars. Forde says D’Arcy “already has a brilliant sense of personal style.” The pair’s task right now is not to find D’Arcy a look or aesthetic, but simply “evolve it to the red carpet.”
Copenhagen Fashion Week is usually the first international city in the circuit to showcase collections each year, giving a hint of what’s to come for the season. Additionally, the Danish capital is known for its impeccable street style. No wonder why this season’s coverage by Acielle Tanbetova, aka Style Du Monde, has already gone viral on Twitter and TikTok with users sharing some of her Vogue Runway photos. For this upcoming spring 2023 season, showgoers brought their A game and their best late-summer looks. From head-to-toe black to pacific ocean-blue and uber-saturated oranges, some folks are clearly looking for alternatives to Barbiecore pink and parakeet-green, all while their more toned-down counterparts experiment with neutrals-on-neutrals. Cargo pants are still the summer outfit closet MVP, as are funky knits and trippy florals. Elsewhere, Western accessories brought out everyone’s urban cowboy (yes, including Emma Chamberlain), and the Danish continue to make bicycles the it-item for summer street style.
Scroll through to see 10 street style trends from the spring 2023 Copenhagen shows you’ll want to make note of for those late summer fits. From baby strollers to cargo pants and bodycon knits, if there’s one thing to take away from Copenhagen Fashion Week is that orange is the color of the season. Maybe it’s last year’s The Power of the Dog (2021) effect or street stylers re-watched Urban Cowboy (1980), but this season, cowboy boots, fringe jackets, and western belt buckles are the star of the rodeo. For those who say black is not a color, these street stylers would beg to differ. Nothing like head-to-toe black to keep you looking cool, even in the summer heat. Y2K ushered the rebirth of the cargo, and Copenhagen showgoers are here to prove that the trend is alive and well. Pacific ocean-blue has been slowly taking over the runways over the last couple of seasons, and it’s finally made its way into our closets. Parakeet-green who? Every year, the annual Santa Fe Indian Market transforms the city’s downtown plaza into one large shoppable marketplace, where the streets are lined with booths showcasing the works of Indigenous artists across North America. One can find one-of-a-kind pieces here—whether it’s textile work, jewelry, pottery, or fine art—while supporting authentic artisans who are carrying forward their tribe’s unique craftwork. This year also bears a special significance, as the market celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the impressive milestone, the event will be hosting more events, fashion shows, and parties more than ever before—all of which attendees are sure to dress their best for. (The market has a famously well-clad street style scene).
In addition to all of the artists selling their pieces in the marketplace, there will be two fashion shows this year spotlighting modern Indigenous design. The aim of the shows is to prove how Native design isn’t one singular aesthetic, but rather a beautifully diverse array of different styles. On Saturday, September 20th, the Gala will feature contemporary designers such as Korina Emmerich, Lesley Hampton, and Himikalas Pamela Baker; at Sunday’s Indigenous Fashion Show, veteran names such as Jamie Okuma, Orlando Dugi, and Lauren Good Day will debut their latest collections. It’s an overwhelming number of Indigenous talent jam-packed int one weekend—so below, Vogue highlights 15 artists to know who will be showcasing their work.
The Luiseño-Shoshone-Bannock fashion artist is renowned for her ornate beadwork (her hand-beaded Christian Louboutin shoes have been displayed at museums such as the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Okuma also designs full ready-to-wear and couture collections, her striking designs often calling back to her tribe’s distinctive design motifs. The Navajo designer is known for his dazzling evening wear. His elegant gowns are often finished with hand-embroidery, beading, and crystal work, and his materials dyed using natural pigments. The Kiowa fine jeweler and metalsmith’s designs exist between the delicate and the bold. Her latest collection features coral-drop earrings, sterling silver and diamond necklaces, and intaglio rings made of lapis, 18-karat gold, and of course, diamonds. The Chippewa-Cree-Blackfeet designer combines traditional elements—like ribbon work—with contemporary finishes—like denim. A recent men’s design also featured a traditional ribbon shirt with a bootleg Gucci monogram print overtop.
The Arikara-Hidatsa-Blackfeet-Plains Cree designer is known for her printed textile work. Her original bold, colorful prints are applied onto a variety of pieces—from athletic wear to summer dresses and bags. Veteran designer Baker (MusqamaqwDzawada'enuxw-Kwaguith-Tlingit-Haida) often incorporates West Coast motifs into her work, including graphic Coast Salish prints applied onto elegant evening tops and dresses. With his contemporary line Ayimach, the Cree-Métis designer—who also does paintings and large-scale art instillations—nods to his cultural background via his choice of colors and materials. The Puyallup designer’s signature work uses colorful Pendleton wools, which she will rework into statement coats, skirts, hats, gloves, and even masks.
The Gitxsan designer’s label, Suglit Lukxs Designs, offers a more contemporary take on her tribe’s traditional wear. She’ll incorporate imagery of coyotes, thunderbirds, and the moon onto a jacket made of Italian cashmere and silk. The Apsaalooké beadwork artist has won many ribbon awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His intricate work combines colorful beadwork with more unexpected details, such as spikes and skulls. He has also created beautiful cradle boards, one of which was recently purchased by the Met for its permanent collection. The Anishinaabe-Mohawk designer offers a full wardrobe—from athletic wear such as striped hoodies, to evening wear including rainbow-hued wrap skirts. The Laguna-Chiricahua-Apache-Anglo metal smith creates unique jewelry made of tougher materials such as zirconium, titanium, and stainless steel. He’ll juxtapose his materials against softer designers, such as his signature feather earrings.
The Tlingit artist is known for her weaving work. She creates woven belts, statement collars, and earrings made out of merino-silk warp fringes. Kaska-Dene-Cree artist Esquiro’s work has been displayed in museums (she recently had a solo exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver, Canada). Her bold designs are often imbedded with a political message, such as her “No Apology Necessary” and “Idle No More” leather jackets. The Navajo siblings are both incredibly talent textile artists and weavers, specializing in graphic rugs that can take weeks—or months—to produce. With September’s post-summer return-to-office marked on our calendars, there’s no one answer to the daily question of what to wear to work. The goal being to strike the ideal balance of sophistication and stylishness in the perfect pleated trouser, ultra-crisp white shirting, and modest midi-skirts. But by way of labels like Totême, Proenza Schouler, and Cos who create luxurious pieces of modern workwear, there are several smart tricks to try when shopping for the best office clothes for women.
If you’re planning to embark on a workwear-friendly wardrobe overhaul, shirting is a solid starting point. Look to soft materials to ease your way back into something resembling desk-side polish—we love the classic styles from Victoria Beckham and Anine Bing. For those of us who are ready to embrace some form of structure, a trusty blazer looks both stylish and smart. Vince’s double-breasted twill blazer is one to make a part of your power suit equation. Pair it with similar hued khaki pants from The Frankie Shop for a full look. More on The Frankie Shop: when it comes to your workwear wardrobe, consider the brand your first port of call. Its roster of closet heroes—from trendy vests to sleek shirting and tailored trousers—are some of the many reasons why the brand is a Vogue editor favorite.
The midi-skirt silhouette was a standout style at many of the SS22 shows, specifically Tory Burch’s spring collection, which took over the streets of Soho, where models walked down the cobblestones with a glamorous ease. The ease of the midi skirt is especially desirable when getting dressed in the early hours of the morning. On top, pair with a cozy cashmere knit or a tight, black crew neck as modeled in the Tory show. A tie-dye printed midi-skirt from the boys behind Proenza Schouler is another great pick. As for the eye-catching jewelry that will have your coworkers lining up at your desk to see what’s what? Simple, dainty pieces from Laura Lombardi and Completed Works have what it takes. Mejuri is another jewelry label worth adding to your rotation—we like their double-hooped silver earrings. When looking for office-appropriate sneakers to wear with a knit maxi dress or one of the above midi-skirts, The Row and Mango make pairs worthy enough to be worn at any big meeting. For more, look toward these embroidered suede ‘Nama’ sneakers from Chloé that are also a favorite of celebrity style star Katie Holmes. Honorable mention goes to the fact that they are consciously crafted with a hand-stitched, recycled mesh.
Blazers can smarten up even the simplest of looks. Find a style that fits well on your shoulders, and ensure that the length of the hemline and sleeves are just so. For example, the silver buttons on Veronica Beard's navy Miller dickey jacket add a feminine touch to the otherwise classic, menswear style. Everlane’s oversized, plaid blazer is a classic amongst the Vogue editor for a reason—its roomy shape is a more modern approach to the blazers you might already have in your closet. If you’ve yet to find the perfect pair of trousers, let Vogue’s selection be your first port of call. When it comes to a solid wardrobe foundation, there are few things more versatile and reliable than tailored black pants. Pairs from Totême and Joseph both have a straight-leg silhouette that hits right above the ankle, allowing for the perfect amount of legroom to show off any shoe. Pleated pants from The Frankie Shop are more of a relaxed fit for, say, a casual Friday? A note to remember: You can always tailor a pair that aren’t spot on.
No back-to-work outfit is complete without a shiny new pair of shoes. Loafers are the footwear shape of choice among the street-style set: the preppier, the better. For added height and texture, Gucci reimagines their classic horsebit loafer with toughened-up lug sole. Indented for traction means that this style is ideal when navigating a rainy commute into the office. More classic, menswear styles can be found courtesy of Mango and Saint Laurent. White shirts will forever be a classic wardrobe staple like this one from Anine Bing, but why not try a trendy color like a zingy striped green from The Frankie Shop or a lovely lavender from Mango? Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham has mastered the art of creating subtle edges on all of her classic pieces of workwear. Take the cropped hem on this polished poplin shirt, for example—an unexpected yet welcomed take on the traditional button-up. One thing’s for sure; your colleagues will be asking for your outfit details.
You’re wrong to think that dresses should be reserved for summer. With the right styling, certain dress styles can take you from day to night in an instant. Knit maxi dresses are especially office appropriate, equipped with a few additional welcome layers to keep you comfortable and warm throughout the day. Knitted from recycled cashmere in beautiful blue tones, Chloé’s long-sleeve dress will hopefully remind you of summer days spent by the sea when the fall and winter days feel long and gloomy. Meanwhile, a black dress is a workwear wardrobe staple for a reason. This knitted dress from Cos is seasonless. With more coverage than the trendy miniskirt, but with far less commitment than the floor-length maxi skirt, the reliable midi skirt is the answer to any and all of your office attire needs. The style was tested on the SS22 runways and was an instant hit amongst all of fashion’s chicest insiders. The silhouette especially shined at Tory Burch, where models walked down the cobblestone streets of Soho with a glamorous ease. Make the midi skirt the centerpiece of your fall wardrobe and pair it with a cozy cashmere knit or a chic riding boot on the bottom.
The best work bags and totes should always have one major thing in common: function and, of course, style. When searching for your own, ask yourself: is it durable enough to lug from work to play? Is it roomy enough to fit all of your workwear essentials like a laptop, portable coffee mug, or notepad? Thankfully, work bags from Cuyana and Bottega Veneta fit that bill. Trendier options like a canvas tote from Hereu or a soft leather shoulder bag from Chloé may be slightly less practical but are incredibly eye-catching. Whether your office is full of fashion-philes like ours or not, your coworkers are likely to line up at your desk to see what’s what. Office-appropriate sneakers that pack the same punch of formality and function as a preppy loafer or ballet flat are hard to come by. When making the journey back to the office after some time spent away, elevated comfort is important to keep in mind. White sneakers will forever be a closet hero, which makes these from The Row and Tory Burch clear winners. A little black sneaker from Mango is a dressier shoe style to consider to go along with any of your LBDs. Standing alone, however, is the ‘Nama’ embroidered sneaker from Chloé, made from a hand-stitched, recycled mesh for the eco-friendly conscious. This new style is also a favorite of Katie Holmes, an It girl when it comes to fall fashion.
If your work schedule still includes some work-from-home Zoom calls, these everyday treasures are sure to stand out on the screen. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t also include them in your in-office jewelry rotation, though. Simple, dainty pieces from Laura Lombardi and Completed Works have what it takes to catch your coworkers’ eyes, and these silver double-hoop earrings from Mejuri require nothing more than what you see is what you get. One way to savor the final, fleeting moments of summer? An all-white outfit. While we’ve debunked the antiquated idea that wearing white after Labor Day is a fashion faux-pas, there is still something especially festive about wearing monochromatic all-white outfits for women during the summer months.
Confirming our thesis were the street style stars of this season’s Copenhagen Fashion Week; show-goers expressed their support of the blanched, monochromatic outfits, wearing everything from linen white vests and platform flip-flops to pleated white trousers and cozy white cardigans. This is one outfit formula you can rely on. Best of all, an all-white outfit can feature wardrobe foundations that can take you straight into fall—think crisp white shirting, tailored trousers, and slip dresses. When building a totally white outfit, shirting is a solid place to start. Look to menswear styles that also act as a layering piece. Easily throw on over any of your white tank tops or white dresses for that perfect finishing touch. Hommegirls’ white button-up could be borrowed from the boys, but its classic fit and single pleat in the back flatters any figure. Pair it with matching white pants like one from Veronica Beard or even a white boxer short from Comme Si for a full look. The boxer short might seem like a trickier trend to tackle, but when backed by none other than Miuccia Prada, you know the trend is built to last. If you need more evidence, find it here.
The white T-shirt is another closet basic that we at Vogue treasure. Taking a cue from Wardrobe.NYC, whose entire brand consists of uniformed, luxury wardrobe essentials, the white tee is one to wear anywhere and everywhere. From the duo behind Proenza Schouler comes a staple white shirt dress that is equally as stylish for the daytime as it is the night. With subtle details like pockets at the chest and drawstring ties at the waist, this dress epitomizes the brand’s ethos of workwear done in the right way. The all-white outfit formula for women is one to get behind regardless of the season. Below, find 10 ways to wear white before, during, and after Labor Day. A knit dress is one of those wardrobe staples that can go from nine-to-five to after hours without ever missing a beat. Even more so, the knit dress is especially office appropriate given that it includes a few added layers to keep you warm throughout the day. Christopher Esber has dutifully mastered the art of the knit dress with crochets and cut-outs to covet. This figure-framing maxi dress is just one example. If that’s not enough, throw on a cozy cashmere sweater by The Row atop your shoulders for both functionality and fashion. Top the look off with a pair of off-white mules from Staud and a shell-adorned bag from Alanui to keep the summer vibes going. If you’re looking to borrow a few styling tips from the boys, a short suit is a solid place to start. First things first, find a blazer that fits well and feels like a feminine version of the classic menswear style. Follow with a chic white T-shirt like this one from Ninety Percent. And the pièce de résistance you might ask? A pair of white boxer shorts from Comme Si to prove that sometimes underwear is meant to be worn as outerwear. If you need more evidence to bare it all, look to Miu Miu’s FW22 show, where models walked the catwalk in pairs of visibly seen boxer shorts underneath their skirts and pants. To finish it off, Bottega Veneta’s off-white Pouch bag.
We can assume that great white shirting will be the foundation of all of your outfits this remaining summer and early fall. It stands alone on its own and also acts as a go-to layering piece that is easily thrown over any slip dress or tank top you have in your rotation. Hommegirls’ button-up shirt is modeled after the traditional menswear garment but done so to flatter the female form. Details like its crisp poplin collar and pleated back promise to keep you put together no matter what you choose to pair on the bottom. Pinstripe suit pants from The Frankie Shop would be our choice, however. Meanwhile, a dainty white sandal by The Row offsets the otherwise more masculine look. Like the white collared shirt, the white shirt dress is another piece of the puzzle that works best in a more casual, daytime setting. This one from the boys behind Proenza Schouler feels relaxed and undone in the best way. Style it for summer with a matching white bag from Tory Burch or toughen up the look for fall with a pair of backless loafers by Bottega Veneta. Known best for their brilliant accessories, we can assume this is one shoe style that is sure to sell out.
The Row’s arsenal of chic, minimalist closet heroes never ceases to amaze us. The quality is unmatched, while its versatility is forever. Take these white, wide-leg wool pants for example; the perfect pair of pants to make the centerpiece of your wardrobe. From Totême, another editor-approved brand for wardrobe essentials, comes a chic silk-satin tube top–a comeback style of the early aughts that still rings true today. A pair of platform flip-flops from Balenciaga ties the look off, while a mahogany bag from Staud pops some color, albeit neutral. No matter the cut, fit, wash, or feel of a white jean, the style is a classic summer standout for a reason. We especially love these Crosbie white wide-leg jeans from Veronica Beard, an elevated version equipped with a raw hem. A corset-inspired tank from Dion Lee freshens up the look, while a beige fisherman sandal from Hereu adds some flare. Side note: We are officially deeming this the summer of the white tank with takes from Prada, Loewe, and more.
With less commitment than a full three-piece suit, the combination of a suit vest and a matching trouser means business. For the stylish street style lot, the waistcoat worn singularly as a top proves the perfect end-of-summer piece. The sleeveless top offers all the practicality of a tank with all the polish of a fall wardrobe staple. A chunky platform sandal by Chloé and a sleek black bag by The Row are the perfect counterparts. Cozying up in a cropped knitted cardigan this late summer and fall is a fail-proof outfit formula to give a try. This version from Jacquemus has been a favorite of ours all season and can be yours in just an instant. With knit mohair and long sleeves, these details are destined to be a part of your transitional wardrobe. Simon Porte Jacquemus, the brand’s founder and designer, knows how to make an It item, and this cardigan is nothing less. Pair with a cropped white jean and tortoise shell sunnies for total outfit success.
Nothing epitomizes summer fashion quite like a slinky slip dress, and when from Nili Lotan, you know you are in good hands. Lotan has become synonymous with the style, and this white Annete maxi dress is the perfect sheath to don at any of your summer and fall occasions. For chillier moments, top the look off with a soft white button-up shirt from Reformation. Accessorize the more minimalist all-white outfit with a pair of black backless loafers from Proenza Schouler. The counterpart to the slinky slip dress is the slinky slip skirt. With more room to style, a white slip skirt is a solid wardrobe foundation to work off of. Pair with another closet hero, the white tank, for maximum effect. A handcrafted mesh chainmail tote from Paco Rabanne is eye-catching enough to pull the entire look together. A slouchy white boot from Paris Texas is another outlier to the minimalist aesthetic but in the best way possible.
Off-duty supermodel style—inspired by photos of the likes of Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista running between shows in the ’90s—is synonymous with the classic combination of jeans and a white T-shirt. Fast forward to today, and the aesthetic is still prevalent among the new wave of models—but Hailey Bieber is freshening up the look in her own way. Out in Beverly Hills this week, the 25-year-old model was spotted giving the style a streetwear spin, wearing a black navel-baring baby tee, olive Jaded London cargo trousers and cream and white Adidas Samba trainers. Hailey topped it all off with a The Matrix-inspired pair of micro-shades by Balenciaga. Frequently spotted in cargo trousers and baby tees, the model appears to have officially made the pairing her off-duty go-to. To nail the look, make like Hailey and opt for a stomach-flashing T-shirt and wide-leg parachute pants. Between hosting the Met Gala red carpet to starring in a handful of on-screen projects, including Jordan Peele’s Nope, Disney Pixar’s Lightyear, and NBC’s game show Password, Keke Palmer is booked and busy. The self-proclaimed “millennial diva” has a lot going on, which means dressing for a slew of red carpet moments. So what does the social media star and actor wear in a week? A glimpse at her wardrobe shows us Palmer is in the know when it comes to supporting up-and-coming labels, be it Hanfia, LaQuan Smith, or Ottolinger.
From sky-high stilettos to sneakers, body-hugging leather catsuits to shiny oversized blouses and trousers, here’s everything Keke Palmer wears in a week. “This look is a Hanifa original, darling,” Palmer says as she describes her persona as a Barbie doll. While donning a purple bedazzled jacket and satin green cargo pants, she says, “I just feel very jazzy, excited, and fun.” Whether she’s walking the red carpet or hosting it, Palmer opts for something that makes her feel both elegant and sexy, like this sparkling LaQuan Smith number. In a head-to-toe leather look, Palmer exclaims, “I just live for Roberto Cavalli; it always makes me think about my girl Aaliyah. Nobody wore Roberto Cavalli like she did.”
For brunch with friends or a walk through Central Park, a full athleisure-inspired look from Louis Vuitton gives Palmer what she describes as a “playful yet mature” off-duty style. “I don’t like to play favorites, but this is probably my favorite look.” Comfortable yet elevated, Palmer likes this outfit for any occasion. “It’s very much still giving you a look, but I barely had to try.” For parties or hanging out with friends in Hollywood, Palmer opts for something unexpectedly cool, like this Ottolinger maxi skirt and mesh polo. “My main thing is comfort over style. However, there’s ways you can keep things jazzed up.” To keep it cozy but photo opp-ready, Palmer gravitates to fuzzy Balenciaga slides, a crushed velvet set from LaQuan Smith, and a cushy airplane-ready puffer from John Elliot.
Scandi Style, the subject of global fascination, is in a period of evolution. Minimalism and a colorful bohemianism continue to be mainstays of the regional style, but there’s a vibe shift taking place. The shiny, happy energy is still there but so is a grittier, rawer one that allows for more nuanced readings of the culture. This season prints were less prevalent than saturated color in crayon brights, and openwork materials posed the question: to bra or not to bra? Both options were seen on the runway and on the street. Helmstedt’s charming toadstool queen and Jade Cropper’s sexy mermaid were reminders that Denmark is a land of fairytales. The prevalence of white (in fifty or more shades) could be read as minimalistic—or as a sign that Nordic style is starting a new chapter.
Eric Boman, who died on August 11 at the age of 76, was always the youngest person I knew. I met him for the first time in 1987, when Anna Wintour, then the editor-in-chief of House & Garden, asked me to write about him and the quirky New York loft in the Flatiron District that he and his partner, the artist Peter Schlesinger, had created. Eric was known for making women look fabulous in photographs, and I somehow found myself sitting for him. He redrew my eyebrows, which were “too pale and not the right shape” for my face, had me put my right hand on my waist, elbow out, and then started clicking away. “You’re so vain,” he said. “You’re the vainest person I’ve ever come across. It’s really quite shocking.” He kept me laughing the whole time and I absolutely loved the way he made me look. I also knew he would be in my life forever.
Forty-two-years old at the time, with white blond hair and breathtakingly blue eyes, he was better looking than the actor Tab Hunter and neither embarrassed nor self-conscious about it. He wasn’t interested in fame or in money, and nobody, certainly not the famous women he photographed, could intimidate him. What made Eric, Eric? It wasn’t the dozens of European Vogue covers, mostly German and British Vogue, and the pictures of Cindy Crawford, Paulina Porizkova, and Naomi Campbell that he photographed, or the indelible off-beat still-lifes of rooms and gardens and objects that he did for American Vogue—the Jeff Koons balloon dog made of real hotdogs, or the stuffed bunny rabbit with a carrot under its arm, stepping jauntily into a cook pot. Nor was it the many books he published—Blahnik by Boman; Dames: Women with Attitude and Initiative; A Wandering Eye: Photographs, 1975 to 2005; The Paper Doll’s House of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis, aged Twelve—or the album covers he did for Bryan Ferry, Roxy Music, and others. “Eric-ness” had more to do with the way he breathed and saw life.
He could be wickedly funny in conversation, and in his spot-on impersonations—even when they were directed at you—but he could just as easily direct his impish irreverence on himself. Eric often photographed the artists I wrote about, and he teased me no end about the green suede, high-heeled cowboy boots I wore when we climbed Jim Turrell’s 700-hundred-foot-high Roden Crater in Flagstaff, Arizona. That night at our hotel dining room, we both ordered salads. His arrived with a purple pansy on top, mine did not. He looked at me and said, “How did they know?” He had opinions on everything, always unexpected, never banal, and usually against the grain. When my mother died, nearly 40 years after my father, he said, “Now you’re an orphan.” Who else would bring a snake plant when invited to a dinner party? “It’s known as ‘Mother-in-Law’s Evil Tongue,’” he announced. Influenced, no doubt, by his family history as the son and descendent of Swedish Lutheran ministers—a lineage that stretched back 350 years—Eric’s quiet confidence was unshakeable. Eric-ness was the inimitable taste that he bestowed on every aspect of his life and on the lives of his friends. It was direct and honest, sentiment-free, no frills. He was a cat who went his own way. “His honesty was refreshing and very direct, in a world so full of people being less than straight-forward,” Anna Wintour told me. “He understood and appreciated fashion,” she added. “He had an insider-outsider eye for it, but he loved environments and still-lifes and he was ahead of the game in that he could do so many different things.” He started as a fashion illustrator not long after graduating from the Royal College of Art, and in 1972, he borrowed Peter Schlesinger’s Pentax (Peter was doing street photography at the time) and began using a camera. His first photographs appeared in Harpers & Queen, on an illustration assignment from Wintour, who was a young editor there. Eric could do anything. He was a multimedia artist before the label existed.
Eric and Tad—New Yorker staff writer Calvin Tomkins and my soon-to-be husband—got along seamlessly. Eric immediately dubbed Tad “The Duke.” They shared a wry and sometimes cutting sense of humor. Eric loved it when Tad said, “After a certain age, women lose the right to bare arms.” And Tad loved Eric saying, “The rich don’t even know how to use their toilet brushes.” They also shared a talent for understatement and a complete lack of talent for self-promotion. Eric made a lot of photographs that were just for himself. I particularly liked his rose stems without flowers, just the thorns, and his portraits of rubber bands—worthless throwaways, part of his “waste not, want not” frugality, that he turned into works of art. These reminded me of the indelible, documentary-style photos by Charles Jones (1866-1959), a gardener who took close-up photographs of the vegetables, fruits, and flowers he tended. I urged Eric to show his photographs and arranged for him to talk with a dealer, but he never did. I admired his eye so much that when three architects couldn’t redesign the simple little cottage Tad and I had bought in Rhode Island to my satisfaction, I called Eric and we did it ourselves. I’m sad that we never went clothes shopping together—we often talked about it and I knew it would be endless giggles and take place at Old Navy or the Gap. When The Duke needed a cover image for a revised edition of Merchants and Masterpieces, his history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he wanted Eric to do it. The result was a virtuoso portrait of the building.
Tad and I told Eric and Peter that we were getting married before we told anyone else. To celebrate, they cooked lunch for us (a mouth-watering asparagus soufflé) in their 1835 country house in Bellport, Long Island. Until yesterday, I thought the asparagus came from their lush and extraordinary garden, but Peter says no, it was from the local farmers market. Eric and Peter had met at a dinner at Mr. Chow’s in London, after the premiere of Luchino Visconti’s Death in Venice. (Peter’s partner at the time, David Hockney, had skipped this one.) They met again a few months later at Marcel Duchamp’s old apartment in Cadaqués, Spain, where Eric was a guest of his artist friend Mark Lancaster. “Peter came with David Hockney and notoriously stayed on, causing their real dramatic and public break up,” was the way Eric recounted the story to us several years ago. “It was considered best that Peter and I go home, and we left at the crack of dawn in Ossie Clark’s Bentley, hoping to spend a night at Tony Richardson’s on the way, but he’d have none of it out of solidarity to DH. So we ended up at Mick and Bianca’s [Jagger]. The next morning, Ossie put us on the train at Sainte-Anne, and since we had no reservations, the conductor let us stand in the corridor all the way to Paris in our swimsuits—the beginning of our new life.”
Eric and Peter were together for 51 years. To their many friends, the relationship was unlike anyone’s. Although they would interrupt and talk over each other at dinner parties, there was never a sign of annoyance. They were equally devoted to Louise, their first wire fox terrier, and then to her successors, Alice and currently Oscar, all named for Swedish royalty. They were both excellent and inventive cooks, and connoisseurs of inexpensive but always delicious wine, which they served in stylish, non-stem, $2 glasses from Ikea. “Eric does not believe in good wine except in other people’s houses,” the artist Jennifer Bartlett, their dear friend who died a week before Eric, once wrote. Peter became a ceramic artist whose powerful and highly individual sculptures are recently attracting more and more attention.
“Peter has taken over from me as the family breadwinner,” Eric emailed last summer, and added, “As long as there’s one...Now he’s being fought over by two dealers – this after having nobody interested for as long as you know.” (David Lewis won out.) The email continued: “My ‘career’ went the way of the magazines, which you’re as familiar with as I, so I happily fix dinner for us and can safely say I feel no bitterness at all! So there you have it. With love, Eric.” House of the Dragon, the long-awaited Game of Thrones spinoff, arrives on Sunday and the breakout star to watch is Emma D’Arcy. The British actor plays a pivotal role in the prequel series—set 300 years prior to Game of Thrones—and is already delivering A-list fashion on the red carpet.
For the show’s London premiere on Monday, they provided a punkish, New Romantics-era spin on regality. They wore an Acne Studios look that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “coat of arms,” featuring a sparkling and textural gold vest, oversized button-down shirt, pin-straight leather trousers, and disco-ready platforms. It’s an 80s-era MTV take on Westeros. “Regal and theatrical,” was the objective of the night, Emma’s stylist, Rose Forde, told Vogue. “Emma likes to play with the idea of costume and the performative element of clothes and we tend to lean towards having either high drama or finding a character to explore in a look.” The team went with Acne Studios because of the playful nostalgia embedded in the Swedish brand’s designs. “There is real consideration to each design so somehow it feels almost like you have… owned the piece for years,” Forde says. The look feels just as royal as D’Arcy’s starring character, Rhaenyra Targaryen, the maiden princess. They star alongside The Crown star Matt Smith, who portrays Prince Daemon Targaryen. (Warning: We suspect the two characters will have major sibling rivalries.) House of the Dragon is already receiving critical acclaim—and a lot of high hopes from fans. The anticipation makes sense: Games of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has said he’s been closely involved with the project.
And while GoT fans wait in anticipation, D’Arcy is focused on their next big role: becoming a red carpet star while promoting House of the Dragon around the globe. They’ve already proved their knack for delivering memorable moments—like when they wore a suit so oversized their hands were not even visible, and paired that with chunky mosh-ready boots to an earlier House of the Dragon event. Or when they went full New Wave by painting their face with pastel pink blotches of eyeshadow, the makeup running down like a clown’s tears in a Monet painting. D’Arcy seems to be all about fluid, poppy, and avant-garde takes on fashion. Given that, D’Arcy’s red carpet stardom seems written in the stars. Forde says D’Arcy “already has a brilliant sense of personal style.” The pair’s task right now is not to find D’Arcy a look or aesthetic, but simply “evolve it to the red carpet.”
Copenhagen Fashion Week is usually the first international city in the circuit to showcase collections each year, giving a hint of what’s to come for the season. Additionally, the Danish capital is known for its impeccable street style. No wonder why this season’s coverage by Acielle Tanbetova, aka Style Du Monde, has already gone viral on Twitter and TikTok with users sharing some of her Vogue Runway photos. For this upcoming spring 2023 season, showgoers brought their A game and their best late-summer looks. From head-to-toe black to pacific ocean-blue and uber-saturated oranges, some folks are clearly looking for alternatives to Barbiecore pink and parakeet-green, all while their more toned-down counterparts experiment with neutrals-on-neutrals. Cargo pants are still the summer outfit closet MVP, as are funky knits and trippy florals. Elsewhere, Western accessories brought out everyone’s urban cowboy (yes, including Emma Chamberlain), and the Danish continue to make bicycles the it-item for summer street style.
Scroll through to see 10 street style trends from the spring 2023 Copenhagen shows you’ll want to make note of for those late summer fits. From baby strollers to cargo pants and bodycon knits, if there’s one thing to take away from Copenhagen Fashion Week is that orange is the color of the season. Maybe it’s last year’s The Power of the Dog (2021) effect or street stylers re-watched Urban Cowboy (1980), but this season, cowboy boots, fringe jackets, and western belt buckles are the star of the rodeo. For those who say black is not a color, these street stylers would beg to differ. Nothing like head-to-toe black to keep you looking cool, even in the summer heat. Y2K ushered the rebirth of the cargo, and Copenhagen showgoers are here to prove that the trend is alive and well. Pacific ocean-blue has been slowly taking over the runways over the last couple of seasons, and it’s finally made its way into our closets. Parakeet-green who? Every year, the annual Santa Fe Indian Market transforms the city’s downtown plaza into one large shoppable marketplace, where the streets are lined with booths showcasing the works of Indigenous artists across North America. One can find one-of-a-kind pieces here—whether it’s textile work, jewelry, pottery, or fine art—while supporting authentic artisans who are carrying forward their tribe’s unique craftwork. This year also bears a special significance, as the market celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the impressive milestone, the event will be hosting more events, fashion shows, and parties more than ever before—all of which attendees are sure to dress their best for. (The market has a famously well-clad street style scene).
In addition to all of the artists selling their pieces in the marketplace, there will be two fashion shows this year spotlighting modern Indigenous design. The aim of the shows is to prove how Native design isn’t one singular aesthetic, but rather a beautifully diverse array of different styles. On Saturday, September 20th, the Gala will feature contemporary designers such as Korina Emmerich, Lesley Hampton, and Himikalas Pamela Baker; at Sunday’s Indigenous Fashion Show, veteran names such as Jamie Okuma, Orlando Dugi, and Lauren Good Day will debut their latest collections. It’s an overwhelming number of Indigenous talent jam-packed int one weekend—so below, Vogue highlights 15 artists to know who will be showcasing their work.
The Luiseño-Shoshone-Bannock fashion artist is renowned for her ornate beadwork (her hand-beaded Christian Louboutin shoes have been displayed at museums such as the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Okuma also designs full ready-to-wear and couture collections, her striking designs often calling back to her tribe’s distinctive design motifs. The Navajo designer is known for his dazzling evening wear. His elegant gowns are often finished with hand-embroidery, beading, and crystal work, and his materials dyed using natural pigments. The Kiowa fine jeweler and metalsmith’s designs exist between the delicate and the bold. Her latest collection features coral-drop earrings, sterling silver and diamond necklaces, and intaglio rings made of lapis, 18-karat gold, and of course, diamonds. The Chippewa-Cree-Blackfeet designer combines traditional elements—like ribbon work—with contemporary finishes—like denim. A recent men’s design also featured a traditional ribbon shirt with a bootleg Gucci monogram print overtop.
The Arikara-Hidatsa-Blackfeet-Plains Cree designer is known for her printed textile work. Her original bold, colorful prints are applied onto a variety of pieces—from athletic wear to summer dresses and bags. Veteran designer Baker (MusqamaqwDzawada'enuxw-Kwaguith-Tlingit-Haida) often incorporates West Coast motifs into her work, including graphic Coast Salish prints applied onto elegant evening tops and dresses. With his contemporary line Ayimach, the Cree-Métis designer—who also does paintings and large-scale art instillations—nods to his cultural background via his choice of colors and materials. The Puyallup designer’s signature work uses colorful Pendleton wools, which she will rework into statement coats, skirts, hats, gloves, and even masks.
The Gitxsan designer’s label, Suglit Lukxs Designs, offers a more contemporary take on her tribe’s traditional wear. She’ll incorporate imagery of coyotes, thunderbirds, and the moon onto a jacket made of Italian cashmere and silk. The Apsaalooké beadwork artist has won many ribbon awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market. His intricate work combines colorful beadwork with more unexpected details, such as spikes and skulls. He has also created beautiful cradle boards, one of which was recently purchased by the Met for its permanent collection. The Anishinaabe-Mohawk designer offers a full wardrobe—from athletic wear such as striped hoodies, to evening wear including rainbow-hued wrap skirts. The Laguna-Chiricahua-Apache-Anglo metal smith creates unique jewelry made of tougher materials such as zirconium, titanium, and stainless steel. He’ll juxtapose his materials against softer designers, such as his signature feather earrings.
The Tlingit artist is known for her weaving work. She creates woven belts, statement collars, and earrings made out of merino-silk warp fringes. Kaska-Dene-Cree artist Esquiro’s work has been displayed in museums (she recently had a solo exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver, Canada). Her bold designs are often imbedded with a political message, such as her “No Apology Necessary” and “Idle No More” leather jackets. The Navajo siblings are both incredibly talent textile artists and weavers, specializing in graphic rugs that can take weeks—or months—to produce. With September’s post-summer return-to-office marked on our calendars, there’s no one answer to the daily question of what to wear to work. The goal being to strike the ideal balance of sophistication and stylishness in the perfect pleated trouser, ultra-crisp white shirting, and modest midi-skirts. But by way of labels like Totême, Proenza Schouler, and Cos who create luxurious pieces of modern workwear, there are several smart tricks to try when shopping for the best office clothes for women.
If you’re planning to embark on a workwear-friendly wardrobe overhaul, shirting is a solid starting point. Look to soft materials to ease your way back into something resembling desk-side polish—we love the classic styles from Victoria Beckham and Anine Bing. For those of us who are ready to embrace some form of structure, a trusty blazer looks both stylish and smart. Vince’s double-breasted twill blazer is one to make a part of your power suit equation. Pair it with similar hued khaki pants from The Frankie Shop for a full look. More on The Frankie Shop: when it comes to your workwear wardrobe, consider the brand your first port of call. Its roster of closet heroes—from trendy vests to sleek shirting and tailored trousers—are some of the many reasons why the brand is a Vogue editor favorite.
The midi-skirt silhouette was a standout style at many of the SS22 shows, specifically Tory Burch’s spring collection, which took over the streets of Soho, where models walked down the cobblestones with a glamorous ease. The ease of the midi skirt is especially desirable when getting dressed in the early hours of the morning. On top, pair with a cozy cashmere knit or a tight, black crew neck as modeled in the Tory show. A tie-dye printed midi-skirt from the boys behind Proenza Schouler is another great pick. As for the eye-catching jewelry that will have your coworkers lining up at your desk to see what’s what? Simple, dainty pieces from Laura Lombardi and Completed Works have what it takes. Mejuri is another jewelry label worth adding to your rotation—we like their double-hooped silver earrings. When looking for office-appropriate sneakers to wear with a knit maxi dress or one of the above midi-skirts, The Row and Mango make pairs worthy enough to be worn at any big meeting. For more, look toward these embroidered suede ‘Nama’ sneakers from Chloé that are also a favorite of celebrity style star Katie Holmes. Honorable mention goes to the fact that they are consciously crafted with a hand-stitched, recycled mesh.
Blazers can smarten up even the simplest of looks. Find a style that fits well on your shoulders, and ensure that the length of the hemline and sleeves are just so. For example, the silver buttons on Veronica Beard's navy Miller dickey jacket add a feminine touch to the otherwise classic, menswear style. Everlane’s oversized, plaid blazer is a classic amongst the Vogue editor for a reason—its roomy shape is a more modern approach to the blazers you might already have in your closet. If you’ve yet to find the perfect pair of trousers, let Vogue’s selection be your first port of call. When it comes to a solid wardrobe foundation, there are few things more versatile and reliable than tailored black pants. Pairs from Totême and Joseph both have a straight-leg silhouette that hits right above the ankle, allowing for the perfect amount of legroom to show off any shoe. Pleated pants from The Frankie Shop are more of a relaxed fit for, say, a casual Friday? A note to remember: You can always tailor a pair that aren’t spot on.
No back-to-work outfit is complete without a shiny new pair of shoes. Loafers are the footwear shape of choice among the street-style set: the preppier, the better. For added height and texture, Gucci reimagines their classic horsebit loafer with toughened-up lug sole. Indented for traction means that this style is ideal when navigating a rainy commute into the office. More classic, menswear styles can be found courtesy of Mango and Saint Laurent. White shirts will forever be a classic wardrobe staple like this one from Anine Bing, but why not try a trendy color like a zingy striped green from The Frankie Shop or a lovely lavender from Mango? Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham has mastered the art of creating subtle edges on all of her classic pieces of workwear. Take the cropped hem on this polished poplin shirt, for example—an unexpected yet welcomed take on the traditional button-up. One thing’s for sure; your colleagues will be asking for your outfit details.
You’re wrong to think that dresses should be reserved for summer. With the right styling, certain dress styles can take you from day to night in an instant. Knit maxi dresses are especially office appropriate, equipped with a few additional welcome layers to keep you comfortable and warm throughout the day. Knitted from recycled cashmere in beautiful blue tones, Chloé’s long-sleeve dress will hopefully remind you of summer days spent by the sea when the fall and winter days feel long and gloomy. Meanwhile, a black dress is a workwear wardrobe staple for a reason. This knitted dress from Cos is seasonless. With more coverage than the trendy miniskirt, but with far less commitment than the floor-length maxi skirt, the reliable midi skirt is the answer to any and all of your office attire needs. The style was tested on the SS22 runways and was an instant hit amongst all of fashion’s chicest insiders. The silhouette especially shined at Tory Burch, where models walked down the cobblestone streets of Soho with a glamorous ease. Make the midi skirt the centerpiece of your fall wardrobe and pair it with a cozy cashmere knit or a chic riding boot on the bottom.
The best work bags and totes should always have one major thing in common: function and, of course, style. When searching for your own, ask yourself: is it durable enough to lug from work to play? Is it roomy enough to fit all of your workwear essentials like a laptop, portable coffee mug, or notepad? Thankfully, work bags from Cuyana and Bottega Veneta fit that bill. Trendier options like a canvas tote from Hereu or a soft leather shoulder bag from Chloé may be slightly less practical but are incredibly eye-catching. Whether your office is full of fashion-philes like ours or not, your coworkers are likely to line up at your desk to see what’s what. Office-appropriate sneakers that pack the same punch of formality and function as a preppy loafer or ballet flat are hard to come by. When making the journey back to the office after some time spent away, elevated comfort is important to keep in mind. White sneakers will forever be a closet hero, which makes these from The Row and Tory Burch clear winners. A little black sneaker from Mango is a dressier shoe style to consider to go along with any of your LBDs. Standing alone, however, is the ‘Nama’ embroidered sneaker from Chloé, made from a hand-stitched, recycled mesh for the eco-friendly conscious. This new style is also a favorite of Katie Holmes, an It girl when it comes to fall fashion.
If your work schedule still includes some work-from-home Zoom calls, these everyday treasures are sure to stand out on the screen. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t also include them in your in-office jewelry rotation, though. Simple, dainty pieces from Laura Lombardi and Completed Works have what it takes to catch your coworkers’ eyes, and these silver double-hoop earrings from Mejuri require nothing more than what you see is what you get. One way to savor the final, fleeting moments of summer? An all-white outfit. While we’ve debunked the antiquated idea that wearing white after Labor Day is a fashion faux-pas, there is still something especially festive about wearing monochromatic all-white outfits for women during the summer months.
Confirming our thesis were the street style stars of this season’s Copenhagen Fashion Week; show-goers expressed their support of the blanched, monochromatic outfits, wearing everything from linen white vests and platform flip-flops to pleated white trousers and cozy white cardigans. This is one outfit formula you can rely on. Best of all, an all-white outfit can feature wardrobe foundations that can take you straight into fall—think crisp white shirting, tailored trousers, and slip dresses. When building a totally white outfit, shirting is a solid place to start. Look to menswear styles that also act as a layering piece. Easily throw on over any of your white tank tops or white dresses for that perfect finishing touch. Hommegirls’ white button-up could be borrowed from the boys, but its classic fit and single pleat in the back flatters any figure. Pair it with matching white pants like one from Veronica Beard or even a white boxer short from Comme Si for a full look. The boxer short might seem like a trickier trend to tackle, but when backed by none other than Miuccia Prada, you know the trend is built to last. If you need more evidence, find it here.
The white T-shirt is another closet basic that we at Vogue treasure. Taking a cue from Wardrobe.NYC, whose entire brand consists of uniformed, luxury wardrobe essentials, the white tee is one to wear anywhere and everywhere. From the duo behind Proenza Schouler comes a staple white shirt dress that is equally as stylish for the daytime as it is the night. With subtle details like pockets at the chest and drawstring ties at the waist, this dress epitomizes the brand’s ethos of workwear done in the right way. The all-white outfit formula for women is one to get behind regardless of the season. Below, find 10 ways to wear white before, during, and after Labor Day. A knit dress is one of those wardrobe staples that can go from nine-to-five to after hours without ever missing a beat. Even more so, the knit dress is especially office appropriate given that it includes a few added layers to keep you warm throughout the day. Christopher Esber has dutifully mastered the art of the knit dress with crochets and cut-outs to covet. This figure-framing maxi dress is just one example. If that’s not enough, throw on a cozy cashmere sweater by The Row atop your shoulders for both functionality and fashion. Top the look off with a pair of off-white mules from Staud and a shell-adorned bag from Alanui to keep the summer vibes going. If you’re looking to borrow a few styling tips from the boys, a short suit is a solid place to start. First things first, find a blazer that fits well and feels like a feminine version of the classic menswear style. Follow with a chic white T-shirt like this one from Ninety Percent. And the pièce de résistance you might ask? A pair of white boxer shorts from Comme Si to prove that sometimes underwear is meant to be worn as outerwear. If you need more evidence to bare it all, look to Miu Miu’s FW22 show, where models walked the catwalk in pairs of visibly seen boxer shorts underneath their skirts and pants. To finish it off, Bottega Veneta’s off-white Pouch bag.
We can assume that great white shirting will be the foundation of all of your outfits this remaining summer and early fall. It stands alone on its own and also acts as a go-to layering piece that is easily thrown over any slip dress or tank top you have in your rotation. Hommegirls’ button-up shirt is modeled after the traditional menswear garment but done so to flatter the female form. Details like its crisp poplin collar and pleated back promise to keep you put together no matter what you choose to pair on the bottom. Pinstripe suit pants from The Frankie Shop would be our choice, however. Meanwhile, a dainty white sandal by The Row offsets the otherwise more masculine look. Like the white collared shirt, the white shirt dress is another piece of the puzzle that works best in a more casual, daytime setting. This one from the boys behind Proenza Schouler feels relaxed and undone in the best way. Style it for summer with a matching white bag from Tory Burch or toughen up the look for fall with a pair of backless loafers by Bottega Veneta. Known best for their brilliant accessories, we can assume this is one shoe style that is sure to sell out.
The Row’s arsenal of chic, minimalist closet heroes never ceases to amaze us. The quality is unmatched, while its versatility is forever. Take these white, wide-leg wool pants for example; the perfect pair of pants to make the centerpiece of your wardrobe. From Totême, another editor-approved brand for wardrobe essentials, comes a chic silk-satin tube top–a comeback style of the early aughts that still rings true today. A pair of platform flip-flops from Balenciaga ties the look off, while a mahogany bag from Staud pops some color, albeit neutral. No matter the cut, fit, wash, or feel of a white jean, the style is a classic summer standout for a reason. We especially love these Crosbie white wide-leg jeans from Veronica Beard, an elevated version equipped with a raw hem. A corset-inspired tank from Dion Lee freshens up the look, while a beige fisherman sandal from Hereu adds some flare. Side note: We are officially deeming this the summer of the white tank with takes from Prada, Loewe, and more.
With less commitment than a full three-piece suit, the combination of a suit vest and a matching trouser means business. For the stylish street style lot, the waistcoat worn singularly as a top proves the perfect end-of-summer piece. The sleeveless top offers all the practicality of a tank with all the polish of a fall wardrobe staple. A chunky platform sandal by Chloé and a sleek black bag by The Row are the perfect counterparts. Cozying up in a cropped knitted cardigan this late summer and fall is a fail-proof outfit formula to give a try. This version from Jacquemus has been a favorite of ours all season and can be yours in just an instant. With knit mohair and long sleeves, these details are destined to be a part of your transitional wardrobe. Simon Porte Jacquemus, the brand’s founder and designer, knows how to make an It item, and this cardigan is nothing less. Pair with a cropped white jean and tortoise shell sunnies for total outfit success.
Nothing epitomizes summer fashion quite like a slinky slip dress, and when from Nili Lotan, you know you are in good hands. Lotan has become synonymous with the style, and this white Annete maxi dress is the perfect sheath to don at any of your summer and fall occasions. For chillier moments, top the look off with a soft white button-up shirt from Reformation. Accessorize the more minimalist all-white outfit with a pair of black backless loafers from Proenza Schouler. The counterpart to the slinky slip dress is the slinky slip skirt. With more room to style, a white slip skirt is a solid wardrobe foundation to work off of. Pair with another closet hero, the white tank, for maximum effect. A handcrafted mesh chainmail tote from Paco Rabanne is eye-catching enough to pull the entire look together. A slouchy white boot from Paris Texas is another outlier to the minimalist aesthetic but in the best way possible.
Off-duty supermodel style—inspired by photos of the likes of Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista running between shows in the ’90s—is synonymous with the classic combination of jeans and a white T-shirt. Fast forward to today, and the aesthetic is still prevalent among the new wave of models—but Hailey Bieber is freshening up the look in her own way. Out in Beverly Hills this week, the 25-year-old model was spotted giving the style a streetwear spin, wearing a black navel-baring baby tee, olive Jaded London cargo trousers and cream and white Adidas Samba trainers. Hailey topped it all off with a The Matrix-inspired pair of micro-shades by Balenciaga. Frequently spotted in cargo trousers and baby tees, the model appears to have officially made the pairing her off-duty go-to. To nail the look, make like Hailey and opt for a stomach-flashing T-shirt and wide-leg parachute pants. Between hosting the Met Gala red carpet to starring in a handful of on-screen projects, including Jordan Peele’s Nope, Disney Pixar’s Lightyear, and NBC’s game show Password, Keke Palmer is booked and busy. The self-proclaimed “millennial diva” has a lot going on, which means dressing for a slew of red carpet moments. So what does the social media star and actor wear in a week? A glimpse at her wardrobe shows us Palmer is in the know when it comes to supporting up-and-coming labels, be it Hanfia, LaQuan Smith, or Ottolinger.
From sky-high stilettos to sneakers, body-hugging leather catsuits to shiny oversized blouses and trousers, here’s everything Keke Palmer wears in a week. “This look is a Hanifa original, darling,” Palmer says as she describes her persona as a Barbie doll. While donning a purple bedazzled jacket and satin green cargo pants, she says, “I just feel very jazzy, excited, and fun.” Whether she’s walking the red carpet or hosting it, Palmer opts for something that makes her feel both elegant and sexy, like this sparkling LaQuan Smith number. In a head-to-toe leather look, Palmer exclaims, “I just live for Roberto Cavalli; it always makes me think about my girl Aaliyah. Nobody wore Roberto Cavalli like she did.”
For brunch with friends or a walk through Central Park, a full athleisure-inspired look from Louis Vuitton gives Palmer what she describes as a “playful yet mature” off-duty style. “I don’t like to play favorites, but this is probably my favorite look.” Comfortable yet elevated, Palmer likes this outfit for any occasion. “It’s very much still giving you a look, but I barely had to try.” For parties or hanging out with friends in Hollywood, Palmer opts for something unexpectedly cool, like this Ottolinger maxi skirt and mesh polo. “My main thing is comfort over style. However, there’s ways you can keep things jazzed up.” To keep it cozy but photo opp-ready, Palmer gravitates to fuzzy Balenciaga slides, a crushed velvet set from LaQuan Smith, and a cushy airplane-ready puffer from John Elliot.
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