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It’s a humid summer morning in New York, and Mona Akhavi, CEO of Vrai, the lab-grown jewelry line backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and other high-profile investors, is recounting the company’s recent orders via Zoom. “It’s insane,” she says, matter-of-factly. “We’re getting orders for 10-carat diamonds once a week. We just had a 10-carat gradient diamond

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Courtesy + Design Leah Romero In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to self-proclaimed nap enthusiast Nell Diamond, founder and CEO of Hill House, and the brains behind the viral Nap Dress® (yes,

There I was, being influenced by Gen Zers on TikTok, when I stumbled upon a shoe that stopped my scroll. It was an incredible cream-colored Simone Rocha confection with a chunky plastic sole and pearls strung atop floral straps that crisscrossed to cinch at the ankle. And it was a sneaker. Traversing the digital landscape,

Considering that we’re still in the throes of summer, it may feel a touch surreal to be thinking about fall style already. Thankfully, we have the perfect excuse to dream about cozy knits and sexy long-sleeve dresses: Calvin Klein’s fall 2023 campaign, starring none other than Kendall Jenner and debuting exclusively on ELLE.com. The supermodel-entrepreneur-expert

There are few brands that have a grip on the fashion set quite like Ganni. So, when the Danish label collaborates with another powerhouse brand like New Balance, you know it’s going to be good—and sell out, fast. Such was the case when the two combined forces to create its first sneaker collaboration for those

Where were you when you first heard about Ganni? Many fashion lovers—myself included—discovered the Scandinavian brand thanks to other cool girls wearing it, in an “I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip-flops, so I bought army pants and flip-flops” kind of way, as one told me. The bright and playful yet sophisticated designs

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Picture it: Sicily. Your beaded wrap skirt jangles gently in the breeze, your Aperol Spritz held aloft on a heavily bangled arm. Your look encompasses both animal prints and florals. Congratulations: you’re having a hot Cavalli summer. Recently on Instagram, Parade

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album Guts is dropping in three, two, one (September 8 if you want to get specific) and we’re here for a fit check. You know the pic: Olivia’s lying on a purple floor with “GUTS” spelled out in rings on her fingers, wearing a lavender bra and black slip dress. And if

When it comes to curating your capsule wardrobe, neutrals are the ultimate color palette for versatility and easy elegance. The new Christian Louboutin “By My Side” line of debossed accessories in classic soft shades is set to become your wardrobe’s hardest workers. The accessory collection is a sartorial symbol of timeless functionality. Open Gallery The

Like countless moms at the start of summer vacation, Ciara corralled her kids into the car in search of a fun outdoor activity. The difference is that when you’re a megastar, you don’t always run for the nearest swing set—instead, your playground is a photo shoot for Gap. “You know that saying, ‘You plan and

On Emmi Freeman: T-shirt, shorts, DSquared2. Sneakers, Celine by Hedi Slimane, $690.Christian Macdonald Simone Alysia wears a coat, blouse, and boots from Celine by Hedi Slimane. Fernanda Ly wears a sweater and slingbacks from Prada and tights by Wolford. Stella Lucia wears a dress, tights, and slingbacks from Miu Miu. Betsy Gaghan wears a bodysuit

It’s another unseasonably hot summer day in Paris when I approach 31 Rue Cambon, the site of Chanel’s haute couture salon, where celebrities, influencers, and society doyennes come to get fitted in bespoke looks. I’m here to meet Lara Cosima Henckle von Donnersmarck, a 20-year-old Parsons student and Dior intern who’s the daughter of Oscar-award

It’s Barbie’s world, and we’re just living in it. Like themes of existentialism housed in a candy-colored trojan horse, there’s still a lot to unpack when it comes to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, but there’s nothing ambiguous about the bespoke looks served by its stars. From the nostalgic recreations donned by Margot Robbie on the

Jennifer Lopez’s 54th year on this planet is shaping up to be pretty iconic so far: Ben Affleck threw her a giant party, she lounged around in a bikini, chilled with her family, and has a new partnership with Intimissimi lingerie, which she showcased in a recent Instagram post. I mean, I, too, would be

Sofia Richie Grainge—empress of the quiet luxury movement—is back with another effortless, elevated look for our summer mood boards. The Nude Beauty director shared a photo of her latest summer outfit on Instagram yesterday, proving you actually can look elegant in 90-degree weather. The ensemble was composed of some easy staples, including a zigzag-print button-up

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. FOMO has long been the driver of fashion trends. Whether it’s a limited-edition drop, that show only 100 people got invited to, or a miles-long waiting list for an “It” bag: introduce scarcity, and you have a recipe for desire. But

Triple-threat talent Ashley Park is center stage right now, thanks to her mesmerizing dance moves, impressive on- and off-screen confidence, and undeniable sense of style. She’s a fan favorite for the infectious way she radiates positivity while empowering others to embrace their uniqueness. Ashley’s exclusive collaboration with Skechers, called Street Glam, embodies her magnetism, confidence,

If you’re among the millions of movie-goers who scored tickets to the Barbie movie on opening weekend (or among the millions more, myself included, who lived vicariously through TikTok reviews and spoilers), you may already recognize this gold heart-shaped necklace from Missoma. Engravable Heart Ridge Locket Pendant Necklace Engravable Heart Ridge Locket Pendant NecklaceCredit: Missoma

Spoilers ahead about the ending of Barbie (2023). If you don’t want to be spoiled, turn back now! At the end of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) tells Barbie creator Ruth Handler (Rhea Perlman) that she doesn’t feel like Barbie anymore. She decides to be human, and the final scene finds Barbie

Maybe it’s the 30-year anniversary of Issey Miyake’s iconic Pleats Please line that’s having a ripple effect on the fashion world, but variations on the brand’s signature micro pleats seem to be everywhere at the moment. The impeccable heat-set pleating on a Pleats Please garment—which put the style on the map when the brand launched

For our fourth annual Future of Fashion package, we look at both sides of the fashion-in-2023 coin: AI’s uneasy promises of innovation and a global group of designers who are harnessing the power of traditional craft. Plus, we take a look at the up-and-coming, category-defying talents reshaping menswear. Makers Versus the Machines In an uneasy

Welcome to Same Same But Different. As Gen Z and millennial fashion editors, respectively, we know a thing or two about shopping—for all ages, and especially our demographics. As we find the best products for you, we can’t help but do a little shopping for ourselves and build our personal (age-appropriate) wish lists. And now,