Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. It was a comet that first fired Michael Stewart’s imagination. He grew up in Ireland, in a house tucked into a hill. Above it loomed an ancient ringfort, or fortified settlement built into the earth. (He calls them “timestamps in the…
If your idea of the perfect summer wardrobe consists of all things colorful and crochet (as it totally should), then boy have we got some good news for you! Just in time for all the sunny vibes, two of our fave brands, Mango and Simon Miller, have joined forces to bring us the ultimate capsule…
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It’s close to midnight, two weeks into a precious writing residency in New Hampshire where I have come to finish a novel. My telephone rings. From Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, a few thousand miles away, comes the voice of a woman I’ve never met: “I left the key to my casita on the bed. Can someone…
It all started with a poster. In 1975, while in graduate school at Tulane University, Bud Brimberg had to come up with a project for a business class. His idea: have an artist in New Orleans create a poster as merchandise for a local music festival. That event, now known as the New Orleans Jazz…
It’s that time of year again. Gardens, terraces and yards are coming alive with greenery. Outdoor furniture is being dusted off. But don’t forget the one thing you really need for enjoying your outdoor space at night: outdoor lighting. Why does it matter? “Especially in the city, most people experience their gardens at night more…
In a recent online presentation, editors and researchers working on a first-of-its-kind dictionary of African American English gave a status update on the project. As academics explained their various methodologies, slides displayed behind them showed words that are more often associated with Twitter than Oxford: “Bussin,” virtual attendees were told, means impressive or tasty, while…
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Fan-Favorite Loewe Raffia Basket Tote Bag Fan-Favorite Loewe Raffia Basket Tote Bag You’ve probably seen your favorite celebrities and influencers wearing this crowd-favorite tote. And with those adjustable leather straps and…
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. This Barbiecore Cocktail Dress Staud Etta Feather-Trim Stretch-Knit Mini Dress This Barbiecore Cocktail Dress Staud Etta Feather-Trim Stretch-Knit Mini Dress Now 45% Off Trimmed with hot pink ostrich feathers, this bodycon…
NEED FOR TWEED The tasteful textile lightens up for spring, thanks to a muted palette and youthful extras. Chanel SS23.Courtesy of Designers Styling Tip: Eschew tweed’s buttoned-up connotations with abbreviated hemlines, flared legs, and playful accessories with a retro twist. Wear it with: ON THE DOT With clever plays on scale, the classic polka dot…