Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Maxine Bédat swears she began with a fairly modest aim: to tell the life story of a pair of jeans, from a humble cotton plant nestled in the soil to the flares hanging in your closet—and even extending into their potential
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LeBron James will be rockin’ some brand new kicks when the Tune Squad and Goon Squad face off in “Space Jam: A New Legacy” … and he’s finally revealing the special sneaks to the public! King James and Nike shared the first images of the “LeBron 19” sneaker on Tuesday … and the folks at
I remember the first time I saw a white woman in a bodega above 125th street. It happened during the summer of 2013, when I was couch-crashing at a sorority sister’s apartment. The encounter, while memorable, did not end with me reciting Maya Angelou poetry, like Run the World’s Renee (Bresha Webb) in the series
If you’re going to make one addition to your wardrobe this season, make it a print. From polka dots to stripes, every pattern offers a world of styling possibilities. DOT MATRIX Courtesy Outfit 1 Adianna Dress Baum Und Pferdgarten baumundpferdgarten.com $229.00 Agnes Hat Gigi Burris gigiburris.com $435.00 Brooks Sunglasses Garrett Leight garrettleight.com $360.00 Ernest Sandals
The first offering Kanye West and Gap are putting out to the public is a jacket — one you can’t really bundle up in … but it’ll still cost you a couple Benjamins, plus tax. The YEEZY Gap Round jacket has officially arrived … the inaugural article of clothing from Ye’s fashion company and the
There’s no shortage of tyrannical—yet nuanced—villains in The Handmaid’s Tale, from Bradley Whitford’s Commander Joseph Lawrence to Yvonne Strahovski’s Serena Joy. But Ann Dowd’s Aunt Lydia, whose ironclad grip on power in Gilead seems to be weakening this season, is perhaps the most unsettling character to watch. She’s capable of horrific and unspeakable levels of
Picture this: It’s early March 2020. You’re in the 187th row (it’s all you could afford, but you’re just happy to be there) at the first stop of Billie Eilish’s world tour. You’re wearing a vintage *NSync tee celebrating the anniversary of their pop classic No Strings Attached. Your best friend is beside you, wearing
Simone Biles, 24, dominated the U.S. Gymnastics Championship on Sunday night—and made history while doing it. Biles took home her seventh all-around gold medal at the Senior Women’s Competition at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. With the win, she became the first woman to win seven straight titles at the U.S. Gymnast Championship in
With the pandemic seemingly coming to end, now’s the time to trade in your lounge set for a new floral dress and a pair of heels. Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to shop your favorite brands that are not only on sale but will encourage you to go outside again (safely, of course).
Prince Harry is feeling the effects of his break with the Royals, because his title was removed at the Princess Diana Wedding Dress Exhibition at Kensington Palace. There’s a panel under the wedding dress with the following engraving … “Lent by HRH [his royal highness] the Duke of Cambridge and HRH the Duke of Sussex.”
This summer, expect a lot of Bennifer, if Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have their way. People reports that the newly-rekindled couple are figuring out their summer plans and hope the season includes a lot of quality time together. J.Lo and Affleck currently live on opposite coasts: Affleck is in Los Angeles while Lopez is
I had a rocky relationship with jumpsuits for years, but finally came around after figuring out exactly what to look for. Now, it’s all love! I was usually the tallest girl in the room growing up, which meant shopping for any kind of one-piece (from bathing suits to rompers) was always a challenge. So, when
Jenna Lyons is a multihyphenate even by 2021 standards. The former J.Crew creative director and president has expanded into the worlds of beauty (with her lash line LoveSeen, co-created with makeup artist Troi Ollivierre), TV (her series Stylish with Jenna Lyons premiered this past winter on HBO Max), and even modeling, posing for brands like
This Monday, Naomi Osaka made the instantly-viral, deeply personal decision to withdraw from the French Open in order to prioritize her mental health. The 23-year-old tennis player explained that she’s “suffered long bouts of depression” and coming into the tournament, she was feeling anxious and wanted to skip the post-game press conferences out of self-care.
Gaga: Courtesy of Interscope; Beyoncé: Andrew White/Parkwood Entertainment; Cardi B: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Sawayama: Attitude Magazine/Getty Images I worry that I’ve lost my muscle memory for live music. I’m at the point of withdrawal where I miss the sensory details with unnerving specificity: The strategic shifting of weight from one foot to the other. The
Vanessa Bryant says Nike shoes she designed to honor Kobe and Gianna have been leaked … and she’s outraged over it, claiming they should have NEVER been made. VB explained the situation early Thursday morning … saying during recent talks with Nike, she helped create a version of the Kobe 6 Protro that was meant
Though he was never inside Gilead, Luke (O. T. Fagbenle) has been through the wringer on The Handmaid’s Tale. After being separated from his wife and daughter for years, he learned that June (Elisabeth Moss) was alive but had been forced into sexual servitude by the regime. She had also begun a new relationship with
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “You would almost think that it was intentional—I mean, it is intentional, at this point,” jokes Conner Ives of the American flag in the background of his Zoom square. The designer is dialing in from London, where he’s spent the day
Dominique Wilkins now has even more reason to be upset with a restaurant that turned him away, because Lamar Odom enjoyed a meal at the same spot — wearing a similar outfit to Wilkins — just months before. We got this shot of the former Lakers star at Le Bilboquet in Buckhead, GA taken back
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were expecting their second child on Valentine’s Day in 2021 after the Duchess of Sussex suffered a miscarriage last summer. They shared the gender of their baby (a girl!) while speaking with Oprah during their big March interview. But otherwise, the couple has kept the majority of details
Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty is looking to propel its success beyond the wear-your-underwear-around-the-house WFH era with a colorful new capsule collection worth paying attention to: Savage X Pride. A first for the brand, the Pride collection features 60 new pieces, each catering to and in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in honor of
It’s a wrap for Kanye West. Ye was spotted in L.A. — or at least parts of him — tooling around with a super snug, cloth bag around his head. A fashion statement? … for sure. Uncomfortable? … undeniable. Kanye hasn’t been seen much since his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, filed for divorce. Last we
On Monday, Naomi Osaka announced her decision to pull out of the French Open, citing her journey with depression and anxiety. “Hey everyone, this isn’t a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago,” she said. “I think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players and my
With summer just around the corner and the world slowly but surely opening up, it is time to start thinking about getting dressed again. Over the last year, we scaled back our wardrobes and returned to our favorite fashion staples. But in that time, we also rediscovered the charm of our accessories: those versatile styling
Play video content TMZ.com YouTube star Austin McBroom staged a wild event in Bev Hills Saturday … and he had a target in mind — fellow TikToker Bryce Hall. Austin told his fans on social he’d meet up with them on Rodeo Drive at around 4 PM. There was no question hundreds of fans would
One of summer 2020’s surprise new celebrity couples has called it quits. People and Entertainment Tonight report that Minka Kelly, 40, and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah, 37, have ended their romance after a year of dating. The pair was first linked back in August 2020, with a source telling People that they had
Bijou Karman When Kelly Marie Tran took on the role of Rose Tico in Star Wars in 2017, she became the first woman of color to play a lead in the series. What followed was an onslaught of racist and sexist comments from online trolls, leading her to delete her Instagram and eventually respond in
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler seemed to be moving along nicely with their divorce, but it’s stalling … and we’re told it’s because he wants a piece of her company. Sources close to the ex-couple tell TMZ … the reason it’s taking a while to finalize their divorce is because Jay’s seeking 50 percent ownership
Megan Thee Stallion has a boyfriend. The musician confirmed in an Instagram Live in February that she is dating rapper Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 27, the two made their red carpet debut as a couple, months after they had officially confirmed their relationship. Emma McIntyreGetty Images While he didn’t
Rina Sawayama has been influencing pop since the day she appeared on the scene with “Sleeping in Waking” in 2013. But it wasn’t until her 2020 album SAWAYAMA, which topped all the notable “Best of” lists last year, that we began to truly appreciate her. She explored the depths of herself, breaking Rina down into