One of Donald Trump’s first moves as president in 2017 was to reinstate the Global Gag Rule—officially known as the Mexico City Policy. As ELLE reported then, the rule stripped “funding for family planning services and child health initiatives from organizations around the world that offer or even mention abortion services.” Per NPR, on Thursday,
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Fashion was not meant to be the focus during this week’s inauguration, but the swearing in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris became a runway anyway. We witnessed independent designers on the main stage, a show of unity through the color purple, Dior Air Jordans, and mittens becoming the accessory of the
If you haven’t fallen down the glamorous rabbit hole that is Netflix’s Bling Empire, you’re missing out on some juicy drama. The reality show follows a group of super wealthy Asians living in Los Angeles (think Crazy Rich Asians IRL) as they navigate their close-knit social scene and find extravagant ways to spend their fortunes.
It’s been a wild ride for Charaf Tajer since he launched Casablanca at his parents’ Paris apartment in 2019. “I’m still in shock,” says Tajer, of the ensuing success that now includes a capsule with Net-a-Porter, an LVMH Prize nomination, and a sneaker collaboration with New Balance that sold out in twenty-seven seconds. To add
Gigi Hadid and her boyfriend Zayn Malik opted to wait months before revealing the name of their newborn daughter: Khai. Hadid announced the name subtly tonight in her Instagram bio. Instagram Hadid and Malik announced their daughter’s birth at the end of September. Malik broke the news, posting first on Twitter and his own Instagram.
Rogers: ImaxtreeGetty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When Michelle Obama wore designs by Isabel Toledo and Jason Wu to the 2009 inauguration, it marked a huge moment in the careers of both designers. Over the course of her time as First Lady, the rising tide
Demi Lovato was tapped to sing during Celebrating America, the evening event following President Joe Biden’s afternoon inauguration. And Lovato poured her heart into her performance. She opted to sing a cover of Bill Withers’s “Lovely Day,” accompanied by a montage of other performers. Watch the entire event, including her performance, here: This content is
Dennis Leupold/Labyrinth of Collages Nothing says self-love like a new ensemble from Savage X Fenty. Luckily, the Valentine’s Day drop debuts on January 14 and offers several pretty little things to invest in. The brand partnered with collage artist Labyrinth of Collages, which has fashioned inventive assortments surrounding celebs including Zoe Kravitz, Zendaya, and Harry
President-elect Joe Biden’s children have made headlines plenty of times in recent years, especially after his son, Hunter, ended up in the middle of President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial and with a paternity scandal of his own. Hunter’s older brother, Beau, the former attorney general of Delaware, passed away in late May of 2015
Under normal circumstances, asking the question, “How are you?” would likely render a habitual response. “Fine.” But as 2020—and the first few weeks of 2021—proved, there’s nothing normal about the current state of the world. Posing the same question to the famed fashion editor and author of The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir, André Leon Talley
Gary HershornGetty Images This past weekend, Jennifer Lopez posted an Instagram video of herself trying out a new face mask from her JLo Beauty line, and one commenter in particular got her attention. “You definitely have Botox. And tons of it,” the Instagram user wrote in the comments section. “And it’s all good. Just saying.”
Courtesy of H&M x Simone Rocha In the eyes of H&M and Simone Rocha, looking chic should be a family affair. Following previous collaborations with Giambattista Valli and Johanna Ortiz, H&M is launching a new collection with London-based fashion designer Simone Rocha this March. While a full preview of the collection isn’t available just yet,
Savannah Guthrie was in downward dog when it hit her: QAnon. The Today anchor was 48 hours away from her famous election townhall-turned-grilling of President Donald Trump and trying—but failing miserably—to zen out. Questions she wanted to ask on behalf of the American public kept popping into her head. Yoga would have to wait. “You
She was Prince’s muse, a former member of President Obama’s Council of Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, inspired a documentary, starred in a Disney film…and so much more. As the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is a legend. She broke the ballerina mold and fought for diversity on and
In the first part of the 21st century, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were an item. I mean, come on, it was Bennifer! An iconic couple for the ages. They fell in love while filming their movie Gigli, and by the fall of 2002, they were engaged. Lopez’s 6.1-carat pink diamond engagement ring was suddenly
At the beginning of quarantine, everyone hopped on Instagram Live, including the fashion industry. Designers sought out new ways to connect with their customers digitally in every form imaginable. They streamed concerts performed by brand ambassadors. Digital workshops were held on Zoom, teaching us how to illustrate like an artist. Your favorite creative directors shared
By the end of 2020, the Marvel Cinematic Universe had started to feel a bit…stale. Part of what makes the superhero genre so universally captivating is its ability to go places that seem too far for other mediums. But by the end of Avengers: Endgame, the MCU was closing the door on a chapter that,
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When Jen Mankins announced on Friday that she was closing her beloved store, Bird, she immediately started getting emails from customers. One of them, now a very successful real estate broker, recalled a day years ago when she was browsing the