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Kate Middleton Does Subdued Elegance for Ceremonial Wreath Laying in London

Kate Middleton opted for pared back attire in a look by McQueen for the commemorative service and wreath laying ceremony as part of the ANZAC Day commemorations in London on Saturday. The Princess of Wales returned to one of her go-to designers for her daytime look. Middleton wore a coat by McQueen for her attire, with design references to the British luxury fashion house’s fall 2020 collection. Kate Middleton Getty Images The streamlined piece featured long sleeves, a midi hem and double-breasted silhouette. A stark tonal contrast was created with the crisp white, sharp lapels set against the navy fabric of the coat. Navy was the main tone the British royal family member utilized throughout the rest of her attire. Augmenting her McQueen coat, the Princess of Wales also wore a navy hat with a statement bow and sinuous lines by Jane Taylor Millinery in London. She also wore a pair of Gianvito Rossi navy suede pumps and carried a navy bag by DeMellier, a bag brand based in London. Kate M...
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Forget Pads and Tampons — Knix Is Revolutionizing Period Protection With Its Viral, Leakproof Underwear

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The average person who menstruates will use up to 17,000 tampons or pads in their lifetime, according to Healthline. That’s a lot of single-use products — not to mention daily annoyances revolving around the period essentials’ bulkiness, discomfort, and, on your heaviest flow days, an occasional inability to perform the duties in their job description. But what if you could ditch pads and tampons altogether, swapping them out for the best period underwear that will have your back from gym sessions and afternoon naps to busy work days and long flights? As an apparel category, leakproof underwear has become increasingly popular; leading the pack with its leakproof solutions is Knix, founded in 2013 by Joanna Griffiths out of Toronto. Courtesy Knix Buy knix's most popular period underwear As the #1 leakproof brand in North America, Knix equips ...
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Sepideh Moafi on Breaking Barriers in ‘The Pitt’ and Finding Her Roots on Stage

It’s been over a week now since the season two finale of “The Pitt” aired, and Sepideh Moafi is still sorting through messages from viewers. The actor joined the hit HBO series for its second season as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, who remained a mystery for much of the season until the final few episodes, when her seizure disorder was revealed.  “I’ve been so beautifully overwhelmed by the number of messages I’ve been getting from people who carry chronic conditions or chronic illnesses and deal with seizure disorders, and the kind of visibility that this role brings,” Moafi says over Zoom from her New York apartment. “The thing that was important to me going in was creating visibility for a type of health care worker, a type of doctor that travels abroad and works in conflict zones, humanitarian doctors. “But to have this kind of reaction and visibility for people who have been managing this condition their whole lives has been so just incredibly potent and beautiful. It’s why I do what ...
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Havaianas’ New ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Collab Urges You to Ditch the Heels and Opt for Flip-Flops — Shop Here

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. At the world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” landing in theaters on May 1, director David Frankel joked that the movie had absolutely no marketing budget to speak of. Of course, the incessant headlines surrounding its press tour and the plethora of brand collaborations we’ve been privy to these past few months — from fringe skirts at Walmart to Tweezerman nail files — paint a different picture. As for the latest initiate of the sexy, editorial-chic universe helmed by Miranda Priestly? It’s Brazilian flip-flop giant Havaianas, who’s just announced an all-new, “The Devil Wears Prada 2″—themed shoe line for spring called the Puffed Family. Operating under the slogan “if it’s not heels, it’s Havaianas,” the capsule encourages shoppers to kick off their Manolos and treat their feet to something even more statement-making (not to mention co...
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Anne Hathaway Goes Gothic in Iris Van Herpen for ‘Mother Mary’

Anne Hathaway turned to one of Iris Van Herpen’s early 2020s designs for Thursday night’s red carpet screening of her new film “Mother Mary” in London. The Oscar-winning actress turned to the Dutch label’s spring 2020 couture collection, which debuted as part of Paris Couture Week in January 2020. Largely inspired by “neuroscience illustration and deep-sea marine organisms,” per Lily Templeton’s WWD review of the collection, the Gothic look was strewn with black fabric and intricate lines that effectively channeled neural pathways. Anne Hathaway Getty Images for A24 Hints of Gothic, subdued style were incorporated as well, with black fabric set against a sheer base to provide contrast and intrigue in equal measure. The sleeves of the dress were long and billowing, complementing the flowing skirt. Van Herpen’s “Sensory Sea” collection featured “two, intertwined references: hydrozoa, delicate deep-sea organisms that lent their wispy tendrils to her dresses, and the illustrations of Spani...
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Venus Williams’ Met Gala Journey: From Custom Lacoste to Prabal Gurung and More

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will once again play host to the Met Gala on the first Monday in May. A new band of co-chairs and host committee members will grace the iconic steps of the museum ahead of the latest exhibition, “Costume Art,” unveiling. Venerated athlete and seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams will join Nicole Kidman and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as one of the co-chairs alongside Anna Wintour for the annual event. Williams recently became a regular on the Met Gala red carpet, but her first foray came in the late 2000s. WWD breaks down Venus Williams’ Met Gala journey ahead. 2025 Venus Williams at the 2025 Met Gala. Michael Buckner At the 2025 edition of the Met Gala, Williams brought tennis to the red carpet with her custom Lacoste look, crafted by couturier and Lacoste creative director, Pelagia Kolotouros. The look was comprised of a deep forest green polo shirt, a high-low hemline skirt that created a mini effect in front while extending dramatically i...
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British Royal Family Commemorates Prince Louis’ 8th Birthday With New Portrait

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s youngest son Prince Louis celebrated his eighth birthday on Thursday. The Prince and Princess of Wales commemorated the occasion with a new portrait of the 8-year-old, which they shared on their official Instagram account. For the portrait, captured by photographer Matt Porteous, Prince Louis wore a Boden half-zip knit jumper in a shade of nautical blue, with red trim at the end of the sleeves and a white interior collar. The photo was captured during Prince William and Middleton’s family holiday in Cornwall. View this post on Instagram “Happy birthday, Louis! 8 today!” read the caption to the post, which also featured a red balloon emoji. The British royal couple also shared a secondary post to commemorate Prince Louis’ birthday, this time a video of the newly minted 8-year-old on holiday. The video captured Prince Louis digging in the sand, playing cricket, jumping into the water in a black wetsuit and running toward the camera as it pulled away. “...
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