“A dream come true,” Willy Chavarria says of seeing his work on one of the covers of ELLE’s Spring Fashion Issue. The New York-based designer provided a look for cover star Vittoria Ceretti, namely, a white linen suit from his spring 2024 collection. He calls the motif “one of my favorite things of all time,…
We’re in a strange sort of shoulder season, cookingwise. We’re ready for spring’s freshness, but are not quite done with winter’s cozy comforts. So today’s newsletter features recipes that compromise deliciously — dishes that are light yet filling, hearty yet bright. Melissa Clark’s sesame chicken with cashews and dates fits this bill, with its nutty,…
Dear Tripped Up, Last May, I reserved a two-bedroom apartment in London for eight days through Booking.com, using a credit card to hold the reservation. Soon afterward, I received what looked like an official email from the company offering me a 20 percent discount and insisting I pay the host directly, in advance, via wire…
It’s Indiana Jones with a twist. Inspired by the lives of famed and free-spirited female aviators and explorers, our heroine, the Italian model Paola Manes, strikes out for the idyllic setting that is Mexico’s Maya Forest. Of course, she’s packed an adventure-ready wardrobe, from intricate crochets to sturdy workwear. Hair by Kevin Ryan at Art…
Sometimes, bigger is better. Meticulous craft, lush texture, explosive 3-D silhouettes, and extreme volume—these were the watchwords for this season’s most risk-taking designers. Talents like Off-White’s Ibrahim Kamara, Y/Project’s Glenn Martens, Vaquera’s Patric DiCaprio and Bryn Taubensee, and Melitta Baumeister are answering the question of what to wear now with inventive, conceptual creations for the…
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Step aside, polka dots. From jewel tones to nautical color combos, stripes are back in all shades and sizes for the spring and summer seasons. Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Dries van Noten are just a few of the major brands that showcased stripes on the runway, each with their own spin on the trend. This…
Mario SorrentiBodysuit, $1,250, skirt, $2,200, belt, $540, earrings, $1,090, necklace, $1,090, cuff, $950, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. The living room of Casa Cipriani is suffused with a fireside glow. It’s the moment before sunset, when light bounces off the Hudson River at such an angle, you might think you’re alongside a Venetian canal. Inside,…
Julia Noni ELLE’s crew road-tripped out to Mojave, California, to bring you the best of the season in one of America’s most stunning landscapes. Spring 2024 brings with it a crisp array of staples that play with proportions—the workwear-style jacket, the oversize shirt, the relaxed trouser—in sun-bleached tones to match the Mojave Desert setting. From…
Cass Bird Top, $2,995, bra, $445, Dolce & Gabbana. ELLE takes fashion onto the field, styling the hyper-girly runway looks for a romp in the park. Models Taylor Hill, Mayowa Nicholas, Sylvia Anderson, Heather Kemesky, and Divine Mugisha suit up in soft pastels and celebrate the return of ruffles, channeling the ultrafeminine energy that will…