TwoVogueWriters Debate the Merits—And the Motivations—of Charli XCX and Lorde’s “Girl, So Confusing” Remix

WhenCharli XCXdropped her sixth studio album,Brat, on June 7, the internet was immediately set ablaze. More bewildering still, Lordeactually responded to the song. The collaboration opened up a Pandoras Box of sorts. Lorde and Charli XCX at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2014. Had Lorde owed Charli an explanation for their dynamic? And how much personal information does an artist owe the public? Has this beefif thats even what it wasbeen one big marketing plan from the jump?...

June 21, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Deborah Turner

UnsuitableTraces the Lost History of Lesbian Fashion

Christina, Queen of Sweden, one subject of Medhursts book. WhileUnsuitablepainstakingly traces the style aspect, it also examines the reasons lesbian fashion has been lost to history. While homophobia against women is nothing new, Medhurst underscores how it even permeates the fashion world. Fine Art Photographic/Getty Images When Todd attempted to sue for breach of contract, Nast threatened that her private sins may be revealed. Rampant homophobia led to a historical lack of lesbian communities....

June 21, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · David Beard

Using a CPAP Machine Has Completely Changed My Sleep—and My Skin!—for the Better

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. (What can I say, Im very good at sleeping.) Now that Im a CPAP bitchas I like to call myselfthough, my routine looks a little different. When I get up, thats when the skin-care magic really happens.

June 21, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · David Casey

Vogueand Balenciaga Team Up on an Exclusive Collection Ahead of Vogue World 2024: Paris

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. Vogue World 2024: Paris marks the first time a show will be held in the renowned square. Photo: Courtesy of Balenciaga Theres also a cap and a to-go coffee cup, in black and white respectively. Shop the exclusive collection in-store at the Balenciaga flagship at 57 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France or online at balenciaga.com....

June 21, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Laura Mendez

“Today FitnessIsFashion.” Read Vogue’s 1994 Take on Designers’ Then-New Fixation on Sports

Scoring points herethe leggy little black dress outlined with white. By Laura Whitcomb for Label. Ralph Lauren has seen the future and it is sports. Call it Revenge of the Jocks: From Milan to New York, racy athletic stripes are the motif of the moment, starring on a mix of authentic, straight-from-the-playing-field pieces and chic designer looks for both day and night. Scoring points here—the leggy little black dress outlined with white....

June 21, 2024 · 4 min · 717 words · Amanda Dennis

11 of the Best Beaches in Europe for a Coastal Escape

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. The best beaches in Europe dont disappoint. Pasjaca Beach in Croatia. Looking for crystal-clear water cradled by golden sand? Head forItaly; several regions such asSardinia,Puglia, andSicilyall boast these traits. In search of an undiscovered surf spot? Photo: Getty Images ConsiderDenmarkwith its unlikely (and beautiful) beach scene known as Cold Hawaii. Or perhaps limestone cliffs and striking rock formations are more your speed:Portugalis great for that....

June 20, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Robert Curtis

13 Questions With Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, Whose Art Is the Subject of a New Museum Show

Nadya Tolokonnikova isnt one to dither. (Its on through October 20.) Vogue: When did you first become conscious of art? Nadya Tolokonnikova, at the OK Linz museum, beneath herDamocles Sword. When did you discover it, and when did you commit yourself to it? I mean, this sort of thing never happened. And I found it captivating, and just looked at it for hours and hours on repeat. From “Putin’s Ashes.”...

June 20, 2024 · 4 min · 656 words · Theresa Thomas

A Guide to the Fashion Resort Pop-Ups and Stores This Summer

It is the goal of almost every brand not just to create clothes, but to create a lifestyle. (Or, in the words of Ralph Lauren: I dont design clothes. I design dreams.) Photo: Courtesy of By Malene Birger So,Voguedecided to round up all the fashionable pop-ups in resort locales this summer. Stylish jet setters can also buy a custom Jacquemus for the Ocean Club pool towel. By Malene Birgers bohemian-yet minimalist dresses are now available a few steps from the port in Hydra, Greece....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Richard Ramirez

A Look Back at High-Fashion Swimwear on the Red Carpet

But insomecases, such pieces also have a place on a red carpet. What made the cut? Further back, full-on bikinis and swimsuits have even made cameos on the red carpet. Photo: Getty Images Believe it or not, even flip-flops have made it to star-studded step and repeats. (Why head to the pool when you might head to a glitzy film premiere?) Below, a look back at the best swimwear fashion moments on the red carpet....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Ruth Sharp

A Visual Ode to Dries Van Noten, Prince of Prints and Other Enchantments

Thinking about why this is so, I recalled something the designer said atForces of Fashionin 2017. You just have to believe. Thank you, Dries, for your many enchantments. Dries Van Noten, spring 2016 ready-to-wear Dries Van Noten, spring 2016 ready-to-wear Dries Van Noten, fall 2011 ready-to-wear Dries Van Noten, spring 2024 ready-to-wear Dries Van Noten, spring 2019 ready-to-wear Dries Van Noten, fall 2011 ready-to-wear Dries Van Noten, fall 2016 ready-to-wear...

June 20, 2024 · 5 min · 943 words · Alicia Williams

Abby Champion's Guide to Face Rollers, Acupressure, and Model-On-The-Go Makeup

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. With her hair duly smoothed, she brushes it out and plaits it into a thick braid. Why the hair-first philosophy? Trulythe 27-year-old has amassed quite a collection of rollers. But before she uses any of them, she puts on aGarnier Moisture Bombsheet mask. Still, rollers are a must. Three roller sessions and much snatching later, Champion removes her mask and massages her face withAvene Cicalfate+moisturizer....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Michael Peters

Anne Hathaway Can’t Give Up Her Inner Coastal Grandma

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. It was a strange phenomenon, she argued, because Hathaway had always done everything right. BACKGRID And yet there was something that still irritated, something stirred annoyance in people. Peterson revisited that conundrum in a recent Substack. It was cringe to be that joyful in your own fame. (Which is precisely the kind of thing only a nice person would say....

June 20, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Christopher Mendez

Be a Sport

Dries Van Noten white sequined jacket. Jean Paul Gaultier black silk tank. Marni white capri leggings. BRING IT ON: Even lithe, size 4 HILARY RHODA,left,can be pretty tough in an unexpectedly luxurious sporty jacket and a playful jersey top with embroidered floral detail. Dries Van Noten white sequined jacket. Jean Paul Gaultier black silk tank. Marni white capri leggings. DKNY tote.WATCH THE LINE: Black-and-white stripes aren’t just for the referee, who certainly can’t pull them off as seductively as size 12 CRYSTAL RENN,right,making the most of her curves with a linear optical illusion....

June 20, 2024 · 5 min · 896 words · Amy Rush