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For the first time in Proenza Schouler’s 15-year existence, designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez showed their Spring 2018 collection in Paris—a rain-soaked garden on the Right Bank instead of an industrial space in New York. But while this morning’s setting was a big departure for the designers, their downtown woman successfully made the trip across the Atlantic along with her definitive makeup statement: a strong brow. The “boyish brow,” which is how makeup artist Diane Kendal often refers to the particular kind of bushed-up and built-out arches she’s become known for, is now a part of the beauty vernacular. But it has some of its strongest roots at Proenza Schouler, where Kendal has used it to help cement the house’s enduring, urban-cool aesthetic. So it was only fitting that the makeup element was present today, this time reimagined with a straight, single line drawn through the top of the brow silhouette courtesy of MAC Veluxe Brow Liners in a range of shades—taupes for blondes, dark browns for brunettes. “It gives the look a point of view without the girls looking too made up,” Kendal explained backstage, revealing that McCollough and Hernandez presented her with a series of brow references at the makeup test meant to help relay their “commitment to beauty,” no matter which continent they happen to be on. With a fragrance on the way, the mind certainly wanders when thinking about what a Proenza Schouler makeup collection might look like—and the exceptional brow gel that would no doubt anchor the offering. Here, a season-spanning review of the Proenza brow, worn best with clean skin, but equally powerful when paired with a bold lip—and the occasional purple-tinted hair streak. Call it a pause for beauty and, perhaps, a plea for more.
Last night, the Automobile Club de France in Place de la Concorde turned into the Miu Miu Club to present its Croisiere 2018 collection. The library of the historic building was transformed for the occasion, with guests sitting in a cabaret-style seating, sipping champagne and nibbling on caramelized almonds, before the opening of the show with an energetic live performance by Canadian fetish rapper Tommy Genesis. Models including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Lara Stone hit the club’s pink catwalk to a soundtrack by Frederic Sanchez which included Nicole Kidman’s Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, Marilyn Monroe’s You’d be Surprised, and Rita Hayworth’s I’ve been Kissed Before. Following the fashion show, guests moved towards the gilded dining rooms where a buffet dinner of Italian delicacies- steamed scampi, vitello tonnato , sea bass, saffron risotto, and gnocchi alla romana -by chef Chicco Cerea of Da Vittorio was served. Miuccia Prada caught up with Elle Fanning, while other friends of the house such as Milla Jovovich, Doutzen Kroes, Alexa Chung, and Aymeline Valade enjoyed Negronis and whisky sours in the spectacular terrace overlooking Place de la Concorde. Dessert tables were set with crème caramel, baba savarin, pastries and meringues by the time guests were on their feet dancing to DJ sets by Siobhan Bell, Valentine Fillol-Cordier, and Slick Woods. Other guests at the event included Lauren Santo Domingo, Elena Perminova, Josephine de la Baume and Veronika Heilbrunner.
In Paris's Cloître Port Royal gardens, Kate and Laura Mulleavy presented their Spring 2018 Rodarte collection, the first since the sisters decamped to Paris Couture Week from New York Fashion Week. Somewhere between writing and directing their first movie and dressing Cannes Film Festival stars like Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, the sisters Mulleavy designed a collection that picked up on many of their signature silhouettes, imbuing them with either a new punchiness—hello, dots and bright prints—or a sweet floral elegance. Here, four things to know about the breathtaking show. Check Vogue Runway later for Sally Singer’s review. First up: Rodarte's bad gals in low-rise pants. Kate and Laura Mulleavy aren't just fashion's favorite purveyors of whimsy and dreaminess. The sisters also have a bit of tough edge that has crept out in collections past—remember Fall 2013’s beachy goths? For Spring 2018, the Mulleavys included some studded leather low-rise pants in their opening lineup, worn with crop tops and bow belts worn at models’ proper waists. Look 16 was a full leather number—consider it the uniform of the rare Rodarte villainess. There’s no such thing as too many ruffles in Rodarte land. How would you like your Rodarte ruffles, tightly wound in a pink crop top or straight and symmetrical in a polka-dot dress? Maybe you’re into the cascading ruffles of those semi-sheer dresses or a touch of flirty flou on a dance dress? The good news is that in Rodarte’s world, you don't have to choose. Or too much baby's breath. Many models’ hair was pinned with tiny bouquets of baby’s breath, though some had full crowns of the stuff and others wore garlands of florals like shawls. Two new-ish things to note: Colors and feathers. In recent seasons, the Mulleavys have dealt mostly in pastels, blacks, and nudes, with the exception of that one ruby red dress. On today’s catwalk there were colors galore, often mashed up together into a single look. There was a sequin embellished dress in purple, red, and green, and a multicolored set of separates in vintage teal and maroon florals. The pièce de résistance, however, is surely the vermillion and yellow feather coat that is at once fierce and dreamy. Wallflower types will like its sister in blush.
It wasn’t exactly a groundbreaking week for fashion on Instagram, but it sure was stylish. Take, for instance, Bella Hadid, who made her perpetual sexy case for wearing lingerie out in the open: This time, she sported a sheer white turtleneck over a white bra. Also expected, but still effortlessly cool, was heartthrob Luka Sabbat, who sported the go-to men’s trend of the summer, a barely-buttoned shirt that showed off his male cleavage while hanging out in Haiti. Also along the lines of nothing-new-but-extremely-stylish was Chanel fit model Amanda Sanchez, who posed in a logo T-shirt by none other than, of course, Chanel. There were more on-theme moments where that came from: Twin Peaks lovers rejoiced after actress Laura Dern unknowingly wore a T-shirt boasting the show’s name. The rapper Future had a mask-on moment with his daughter and sported the bedazzled accessory at the BET awards. Lena Dunham also made a cameo: Always one to wear her feminist feelings on her sleeve, the actress wore a “Torch Your Bra” slogan tee, which she accessorized with a Star of David necklace for a final you-do-you touch.
There’s something so comforting about dropping into the corner drugstore. Perhaps it’s the consistency—same fluorescent lighting, same (different, but same) pop song playing, same row overstocked with candy and plush toys to mark whatever holiday is coming up or has just passed—and of course, all the cult beauty products that keep us returning time and again. For many of us, the drugstore is the first place we purchased makeup, nail polish, or face cream for ourselves, or thought about what we wanted to look like as the adults we are now. But drugstore poetics aside, the stuff we buy here often falls into the category of “products we can’t live without.” And though it’s hard to break your routine and try something new from the packed shelves, one could argue that a tip on what’s great (and affordable!) is the best kind of beauty advice there is. So, we asked 11 Vogue editors to reveal their go-to products—and here are their picks.
Whether you’re lounging on the beach or poolside in the city, sun hats are a stylish way to cap off your summer look and a chic barrier to the sun’s rays. From side visors to bucket hats, there’s a topper to suit every style and price point this season. If you’re jetsetting to the south of France (or just want to give off that region’s breezy vibe), then complete your outfit with Eric Javits’s gondolier boater hat or Little Doe Linda’s ribboned chapeau. For something more fashion-forward (yet still French), try Gucci’s pink metallic leather beret. And if you want to just stick to the tried-and-true baseball cap, then why opt for the Bernie Sanders-inspired Balenciaga 2017 hat. No matter which way your style is headed this summer, we’ve got you covered in the slideshow below.
There’s long been a myth percolating about the enviable French woman who spends her time munching on baguettes and enjoying bounties of Bordeaux. 6:00 a.m. SoulCycle classes? Don’t be ridiculous. Counting calories? Mais non! And yet, her body puts even New York’s most dedicated gym rats to shame. But what if it wasn’t that les femmes françaises were simply genetically blessed? What if they had another trick up their (cashmere) sleeves? Enter aesthetician Martine de Richeville, whose slimming massage has long held court as the beau monde’s secret weapon to long and lithe physiques. That’s right—the key to losing inches off your waistline lies within a petite Parisian, fond of magenta lipstick and headbands, whose unique rémodelage technique is said to reshape silhouettes, reduce cellulite, boost tonicity, and release toxins. Which is why when I learned that De Richeville would be in New York this month at Saks Fifth Avenue’s The Salon and Spa, I immediately booked a slot with her. “It’s a very specific massage,” said the Chinese medicine–trained body guru who recommends at least five weekly sessions to see visible results. “It works on the deeper skin layer where the fat tissue is aggregating. My movement softens these adhesions.” Beginning with my stomach (“the ‘engine’ of our bodies” she said), she kneaded, pinched, and squeezed my skin. And while the treatment started off pleasantly enough, when she reached my legs, I was quickly grimacing in pain. “That’s the skin’s resistance—the cellulite,” she said. Suddenly, though, the pain disappeared. “It’s better, no?” she said with a smile. In fact, as she moved her hands across my legs, down my arms, and over my sides, memories of my typical morning workout seemed part of a distant past. I could get used to this, I thought to myself. “See you next week?” I asked, feeling lighter and tighter upon finishing my 60-minute session. Alas, De Richeville shakes her head—she’s returning to Paris tomorrow. “It’s the season,” she said, referring to her devoted clients who would never jet off to St.-Tropez without squeezing in an hour with her first. But for those not heading to the City of Light anytime soon, take heart: De Richeville will be back in New York for an extended stay in September—just in time for New York Fashion Week.
The final round of the European menswear shows has commenced in Paris. It’s still early in the week, but we’ve already seen some pretty epic street style moments, from Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union to Kyle MacLachlan’s surprise appearance at Balenciaga, where Demna Gvasalia’s “dadcore” blazers and jeans evoked the actor’s own Twin Peaks wardrobe. What else can you expect from this unseasonably warm week in Paris? Lots of bright colors, Hawaiian shirts, and sneakers—all the better for running to the dozens of shows and appointments on the jam-packed calendar. See all of Phil Oh’s best street style photos so far here, check back throughout the week for his daily updates, and stay tuned for his Paris couture and New York menswear portfolios in July.
Should you be heading out east this weekend and need a break from lobster rolls and frozen rosé, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a new pop-up to check out in Amagansett: Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen are teaming up with Lori Leven of Love Adorned for a special Elizabeth and James installation at her Hamptons outpost. If you’re familiar with both labels, the pop-up makes perfect sense: Love Adorned is a beloved New York shop filled with vintage treasures, fine jewelry, and lifestyle pieces like candles, blankets, and gifts, while Elizabeth and James is a resource for well-made, real-life clothes and accessories. Chances are the Elizabeth and James customer shops at Love Adorned, and vice versa—but the Olsens and Leven also happen to share similar visions for retail. Ashley and Mary-Kate opened their first Elizabeth and James store in Los Angeles, and Leven says the atmosphere feels “akin” to that of Love Adorned: There’s a warmth and intimacy to it with paper lanterns, leafy plants, and contemporary artwork surrounding the clothes. In other words, it feels like you’ve stepped into Ashley and Mary-Kate’s world—not just a store. Leven brought a little bit of that feeling into her Amagansett shop to kick off their summer-long partnership, which will also include a Love Adorned pop-up at the Elizabeth and James store in August, as well as a pop-up in Love Adorned’s Nolita shop in October. (In November, the pop-up will head back west to Love Adorned in Santa Monica.) “The Elizabeth and James offering will be tailored for each location, and the curated vintage reflects what we have at our L.A. store,” Ashley tells Vogue. “For Amagansett, we chose items for casual weekends at the beach—our washed cotton tees, sweatshirts, sunglasses, and vintage kimonos. New York will focus on our knits, handbags, and a larger assortment of vintage, while Santa Monica will be geared towards gift options for the holidays.”
Your summer calendar is packed with weddings, but figuring out what to wear for each one can be daunting. Whether it’s traditional black tie or an out-there theme, you want to look good but not upstage the bride. What’s a girl to do (and wear)? “The invitation is the first look into the wedding and can be more telling than you think, even if it doesn’t specify a dress code,” says Amanda Savory, owner and principal event planner of Bespoke Moments. The location is another good tip-off for how to calibrate your style. Tracey Lomrantz Lester, senior brand director of Intermix, explains, “In New York and the Northeast, formal and cocktail attire still seem to reign, but we’ve seen some more creative dress codes elsewhere.” For example, a West Coast wedding is likely to be less formal overall than an East Coast or Southern bash. Make sure to check if there are multiple events in the evening that you need separate outfits for (like Pippa Middleton’s recent request for a change of outfit). At their core, the dress codes are there to help you feel appropriate within the overall formality and vibe of the event. But there are some baseline principles to adhere to, regardless of what’s printed on the invite. Han Chong, founder and creative director of Self-Portrait, counsels, “Finding the right dress for a wedding requires the right balance. It should be sexy, but not vulgar, classic but not boring. You want attention but not to steal focus away from the bride.”