Fashion & style

Fashion & style

When I first envisioned this shoot, I only knew I wanted AI- AI-generated backgrounds, but I didn't yet understand why. I had a vision of the final images, but not the meaning behind them. Then, through the back and forth with Vanessa, who did the AI edits, I kept looking at the results. Without thinking, just letting the images sink in, it came to me.

Fashion and beauty probably has a head start on all of this thanks to fast trend cycles and Sephora tweens. A few weeks ago, I joined one brand that has made this work a priority: PacSun, the 45-year-old, now private equity-owned brand most recently reported to do around $1 billion in annual revenue. Millennials may remember PacSun from its mall heyday; it was originally founded as a surf brand. In recent years, it's had a comeback with Gen Z-it's all over TikTok Shop-and I found it fascinating how deeply PacSun is devoted to understanding these rising generations.

What was originally a modest workwear boot conceptualized in the 1960s quickly became a symbol of rebellion and self expression when The Who's Pete Townshend started sporting them everywhere. In the decades since, Dr. Martens (call them Doc Martens or Docs, if you'd like) were adopted by pretty much every alternative youth culture in Britain (like punks, goths, and later grunge in the '90s). Now, you can see them pretty much everywhere, on edgy eighth-graders and professional adults alike.

Daniel del Valle is building his universe from his home-studio in London. It's not a fashion brand, he insists - it's a garden. He calls it Thevxlley, pronounced "the valley," though the descriptor is more metaphor than a place. Everything seems to grow in this garden: bread, orchids, glass, ceramics, clothing that weighs more than small children. Some garments are not so much worn as carried like reliquaries.

As a travel writer, I know how important it is to have shoes that I can wear all day without foot pain, all while looking fashionable in my vacation photos. I especially like a pair of shoes that I can easily slip on and off at an airport to make security a breeze, like the Vionic 23Walk Mule Sneaker, and the Vionic Uptown Skimmer Knit Slip-ons.

After 38 years of running Sari Palace on University Avenue, owners Anil and Asha Thakkar are stepping down. But the South Asian clothing boutique is not going anywhere, and the new owners are no strangers to the shop and the local community. Shelly and Deepak Ajmani, who own Bombay Spice House and Lishq, which are both located on the same block as Sari Palace, between Ninth and Tenth streets, are the new owners of the boutique, along with their children Reeya and Manav Ajmani.

Oversized knits, slouchy trousers, and flowy tops are having a moment, and not just on the couch. Comfort is - now more than ever - a style move in itself, and these under-$35 outfits prove it. Think: easy sets, roomy dresses, and tops that actually make you want to get dressed. Scroll ahead for pieces that prioritize comfort and fit for everyone without breaking your budget.

When economist Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" in 1899, he was describing a new kind of social display: one where people bought goods not out of need but as "trophies of success." To Veblen, the emerging "leisure class" proved its superiority not by labor or contribution but by its seeming exemption from work and its power to waste.

As someone who works remotely full-time, I don't have a huge selection of business casual attire, so I put a lot of thought into the pieces I buy. And after trying on the Quince Stretch Crepe Pleated Wide Leg Pants, I knew I had made a good choice. They're comfortable, versatile, and wrinkle-resistant-a perk that comes in handy as a frequent traveler.

As a frequent flier who keeps a close eye on travel-friendly fashion, I've noticed one trend quietly taking over both airports and celebrity off-duty looks: brown sneakers. Equal parts cozy and stylish, they offer a more neutral, earthier alternative to stark white kicks, making them ideal for fall travel wardrobes. Even Selena Gomez is in on it, as the actress and singer was recently spotted sporting a pair of deep brown Adidas Handball Spezial sneakers, proving that the trend has officially hit the A-list.

While reading through this year's edition of the list, I was surprised to discover that Oprah and I actually have something in common after all: Brooklinen's Super-Plush Robe. Turns out, she's a big fan of the ultrasoft robe (that's hanging in my bathroom while I type this!), saying it's "one of life's underrated luxuries." This is a claim I'll proudly cosign, and as she suggests in her list, I think the Super-Plush Robe would make the perfect holiday gift.

Now, of course, Gordon Ramsay owns the place. If anyone can decide the dress code at a table of his own, it's the chef-proprietor himself. He can serve pigeon in a paddling pool and wear pyjamas if he likes. But ownership doesn't equal immunity from taste. There's a line between "relaxed contemporary cool" and "I've given up". And I'm afraid, Gordon, that night you were teetering perilously close to the latter - in trainers, no less.

The editorial explores the connection and symbiosis between the material of the clothing and the human body. Material once worn becomes a vital part of the living mechanism of the body, becoming not only its decoration, but also its continuation. The material is not only a means for the realisation of one's project of themselves, but also a vital element of such a project.

Base layers, thermal underwear, long johns-whatever you want to call them, nothing in the process of layering clothing for warmth is as important as the layer that touches your skin. This layer has to do double duty, insulating you but also allowing heat and moisture to pass through it and out, away from your body. To find the best base layers for different scenarios, we've spent years testing them while hiking alpine lakes in the summer, snowshoeing through the winter, and dozens of trips between those extremes.

Since getting a dog, this seasonal displeasure has only gotten worse. In the spring and summer, I adore getting out for long, rambling hikes, exploring new areas and getting lost in the English countryside with no one around but me and my f our-legged friend. But autumn brings with it the promise of dark morning walks before the sun's risen, pulling on waterproofs and treading through sludge and mud while the dog gets progressively more muddy and sopping wet.

High-quality loungewear is one of the best things you can invest in if your goal is to build a well-rounded, long-lasting travel wardrobe, and there's no brand that does it quite like Vuori. Fortunately, the luxe retailer is kicking off Black Friday early this year with an abundance of top-tier deals on joggers, hoodies, and other cozy essentials-and we've uncovered a treasure trove of markdowns you won't want to miss.

To say that fish are trending right now feels sort of silly, but it's true: The tinned fish frenzy that started in the wake of the pandemic has proved to have serious staying power; I've seen fish of all sorts adorning tank tops, shoulder bags, and sweaters from seemingly every it-girl brand; and there are so many aquatic-themed tableware options at this point that you could easily outfit a dinner party table entirely with fishy finds.

Mushrooms never grow in isolation-to see one is to assume a vast network of mycelium sprouting unseen nearby. In the holiday apartment of Rosita Missoni, the late founder of the fashion brand Missoni, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, such fungal figures abound. The motifs appear everywhere: rows of toadstools atop the fireplace's stone mantel; scientific illustrations mounted in thin wood frames on the walls; a set of upholstered ottomans in the shape of spotted, red-capped fly agarics-psychedelic perches fit for Alice's Wonderland.

If you're ever running out of nail ideas, just look to the night sky for inspo - or your FYP. On TikTok, everyone's obsessed with star-themed manicures - a cosmic craze filling your social media feeds with glittering galaxies and sparkly constellations. Whether you go bold with chrome and color or keep it soft and subtle, a few scattered stars are the perfect way to shine this season.

There's plenty of spice, sweetness, and smoke all wrapped up in a sophisticated and wearable package. It's one of the most popular Tom Ford fragrances for a reason. Even though it's obviously a vanilla scent, the sweetness isn't overpowering when mixed with the tobacco and tobacco leafwhich both give different kinds of earthiness to the concoctionand then a very healthy dose of spice to liven things up.

Built in 1895 as a public swimming baths, Manor Place in Elephant & Castle was also used a boxing venue (the Kray twins and Henry Cooper fought there) before falling into disrepair. Now Nike and Palace are giving the venue a new lease of life, featuring three zones for football, skating and creativity. The Park and The Cage will be the main sports spaces.