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Black Sneakers Women Reach For: Leather, Suede, Canvas And Ballet

Black Sneakers Women Reach For: Leather, Suede, Canvas And Ballet

The black sneakers women reach for every day go back to a 1917 basketball shoe. Here are black leather, suede, canvas, running and ballet sneakers, with notes on how each one wears.

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Hermès Sandals: From Flat Orans to Heeled Shapes

Hermès Sandals: From Flat Orans to Heeled Shapes

Hermès sandals move here from the familiar flat Oran to adjustable sportier pairs and sculpted heels. I say which shapes I would wear for an ordinary day, and what I would check before choosing.

Odele, the Minneapolis Hair Care Brand Named for Sharing

Odele, the Minneapolis Hair Care Brand Named for Sharing

Odele is a Minneapolis clean hair care brand launched in 2020, and this edit lays out eight of its shampoos, conditioners and stylers. Four shampoo and conditioner pairs from other brands sit beside them for comparison.

Emi Jay Hair Clip: The Teenage Elastic Business Behind the Big Effing Clip

Emi Jay Hair Clip: The Teenage Elastic Business Behind the Big Effing Clip

This Emi Jay hair clip edit covers the Big Effing Clips, Sweetheart charms, Lil Effing and Petite minis, Super Bloom flowers, bow barrettes and Popstar clips. I started with how a teenager's elastic business became the brand everyone clips their hair with.

Full Glam Is Back: The Party Dress Edit

Full Glam Is Back: The Party Dress Edit

Full glamour is back on the party circuit, and it is not apologising for the sequins. After a few seasons of quiet luxury and clean-girl minimalism, the going-out dress has rediscovered drape, shine and a dramatic neckline. This edit tracks the shapes leading the return, from the rhinestone mini to the bias-cut gown.

Cocktail Dress Edit: Sequin, Satin and Midi Styles for Party Season

Cocktail Dress Edit: Sequin, Satin and Midi Styles for Party Season

A cocktail dress is the answer to nearly every dressy invitation on the calendar. This edit pulls together the cocktail dress in sequin, satin, lace and midi shapes. Each one is picked to feel festive without being overdone.

Prada Guide: The Pieces That Define the Label

Prada Guide: The Pieces That Define the Label

Prada has a way of making simple things look sharp, from nylon bags to precise tailoring. This guide gathers Prada bags, shoes, sneakers and clothing from several multi-brand retailers. Browse the groups and find the Prada piece that suits how you dress.

The Crescent Lock Bag: Polished Shoulder Shapes for Fall

The Crescent Lock Bag: Polished Shoulder Shapes for Fall

This edit gathers crescent hobos, horsebit-hardware shoulder bags, half-moons and suede minis with polished closures and relaxed curves. I would check the clasp and strap first, then the suede or leather under your palm.

Tom Ford Glasses for Women: Cat Eyes, Squares and Pilots Worth Trying On

Tom Ford Glasses for Women: Cat Eyes, Squares and Pilots Worth Trying On

Tom Ford glasses for women, sorted by shape: cat eye and butterfly, square and rectangular, then round, oval, pilot and navigator. Every pair here is a sunglass, and the notes cover how each shape sits on the face and what to check before you commit.

I'm From Mugwort Essence, a One-Plant Essence From Ganghwa

I'm From Mugwort Essence, a One-Plant Essence From Ganghwa

I'm From Mugwort Essence is a single-plant Korean step made around mugwort grown on Ganghwa Island. Here are eight I'm From mugwort, rice and honey picks, and eight hydrating Korean-style essences and toners I compared them with.

Mustard and Navy Outfits to Try This Fall

Mustard and Navy Outfits to Try This Fall

Mustard and navy are the bright-and-dark pairing that makes a gray October day look better. These four looks pair a mustard cashmere sweater with dark jeans, a navy tee with a mustard wrap skirt, and a yellow shell jacket over a denim top and navy skirt. Start with one piece of each and build up from there.

Cargo Pants: Parachute, Denim and Satin Pairs With a Battledress Past

Cargo Pants: Parachute, Denim and Satin Pairs With a Battledress Past

Cargo pants started in British battle dress in 1938, and this edit sorts parachute, denim, twill and satin pairs by how they wear. I say when I would reach for each one and what to check in the fitting room.

Western Belt: How Concho Silver Traveled From Taos to Your Jeans

Western Belt: How Concho Silver Traveled From Taos to Your Jeans

Our favs from brown, black, concho, tooled and statement-buckle belts, 40 in all. I started with the history of the concho belt and kept coming back to how much a small piece of metal changes an outfit.

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Chanel Rain Boots: How a Countryside Walk Ended Up on the Runway

Chanel Rain Boots: How a Countryside Walk Ended Up on the Runway

Chanel rain boots started as a runway idea about muddy countryside walks, and pre-owned pairs are still out there. Here are more than forty real secondhand Chanel pairs, plus sixteen rain boots from other designers for when your size is gone.

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Coach Wild Rose, a Meadow Rose From a Leather House

Coach Wild Rose, a Meadow Rose From a Leather House

Coach wild rose is the 2022 floral that pairs redcurrant and bergamot with rose and jasmine sambac. Here are eight Coach and close-cousin women's scents, and eight rose eau de parfums from other houses to compare.

Plum and Black Outfits to Try This Fall

Plum and Black Outfits to Try This Fall

Plum and black is how to look dramatic this fall without looking loud. These five outfits put plum cashmere, jersey, suede and silk satin with black cady, leather, lace and denim. Let plum be the jewel and black handle the rest.

Calzedonia: From Verona Hosiery to the Leg Show

Calzedonia: From Verona Hosiery to the Leg Show

Calzedonia brings together sheer and thermal tights, patterned hosiery, leggings, and socks in an edit shaped by its Verona beginnings and legwear-first point of view. I would build the outfit from the leg up, choosing texture and opacity before the shoes.

Rothy's Shoes: Knit Flats, Loafers and Mary Janes Worth Knowing

Rothy's Shoes: Knit Flats, Loafers and Mary Janes Worth Knowing

A look at Rothy's shoes, the San Francisco brand that knits its uppers from recycled water bottle thread. I go through the flats, the loafers and drivers, and the Mary Janes, clogs, sneakers and sandals.

Balenciaga City Bag: The Biker Bag Story, From Le City Medium to Mini

Balenciaga City Bag: The Biker Bag Story, From Le City Medium to Mini

A first-person guide to the Balenciaga City bag, from the fall/winter 2001 runway to the Le City relaunch. It covers the top-handle, hobo, tote, moto, bucket, mini, nano and clutch styles and how to choose one.

Duffle Bag: From a Belgian Wool Town to Your Weekend Away

Duffle Bag: From a Belgian Wool Town to Your Weekend Away

This duffle bag edit covers leather, nylon, canvas, designer and gym bags, all sized for a weekend or a workout. I sort them by trip length and say which one I would carry for a weekend away.

Catwoman Costume: Catsuits, Masks and Boots From a 1940 Jewel Thief

Catwoman Costume: Catsuits, Masks and Boots From a 1940 Jewel Thief

A Catwoman costume began as a jewel thief with no costume in 1940, and this edit sorts licensed looks, black catsuits and bodysuits, and the masks, gloves and boots that finish them. I say what I would wear each piece with and what to check before the party.

Chanel Loafers: What Kristen Stewart Wore Instead of the Two-Tone Heels

Chanel Loafers: What Kristen Stewart Wore Instead of the Two-Tone Heels

Chanel loafers are the easiest way into the house's shoes, and these are all pre-owned. Here are sixteen pairs, from quilted and platform to charm-trimmed and vintage, with a simple fit test to run at home.

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027: Milan Is Partying Again

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027: Milan Is Partying Again

Fausto Puglisi goes all-in on Cavalli nostalgia, spiking the house prints with a clubby edge. Animal print appears in most looks in a collection built for good times.

PanOxyl Spray and the 1970s Brand Behind It

PanOxyl Spray and the 1970s Brand Behind It

The PanOxyl spray is a 2% salicylic acid body mist with a nozzle that reaches your back, from a brand that traces to the 1970s. Here is the PanOxyl lineup, other body sprays and washes, and exfoliating body lotions and serums.

Hermès Belts: The H Buckle, the Kelly and Pre-Owned Finds

Hermès Belts: The H Buckle, the Kelly and Pre-Owned Finds

Hermès designed its first interchangeable belt buckle in 1967, and the H is still the one most people picture. This edit sorts Hermès belts by buckle, from H and anchor kits to Kelly belts and statement hardware, new and pre-owned.

The Sculptural Heel: Pointed Pumps, Metal Caps and Strappy Sandals

The Sculptural Heel: Pointed Pumps, Metal Caps and Strappy Sandals

This edit covers sculptural-heel pumps, metal-toe pumps, platform strappy sandals, suede pointed pumps and black patent slingbacks. I would start with the heel shape and check the toe and seams before anything else.

Hermès Sandals: The H That Began With Three Straps

Hermès Sandals: The H That Began With Three Straps

Hermès sandals, from Oran and Chypre slides to espadrille wedges, flat sandals and mules, make this edit about shape rather than one famous H. I explain how I would size a pre-owned pair and what I would inspect before wearing it.

Cowboy Boots, Three Ways: Tall Tassels, Ankle Booties and Suede with Stitching

Cowboy Boots, Three Ways: Tall Tassels, Ankle Booties and Suede with Stitching

A guide to cowboy boots in three groups: tall and knee high pairs, ankle boots and booties, and suede, snake and embroidered styles. I talk through the history behind the shape, how each pair wears and what to leave on the shelf.