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Back to School Steppers: Best Shoes to Wear on Campus This Year, From Retro Sneakers to Preppy Loafers

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. While back-to-school shopping is typically associated with elementary, middle, and even high school students, it’s of utmost importance to stock up on essentials for classes when you are in college, too, while refreshing your wardrobe to reflect the shifting trends and seasons. Around the country, most fall semesters are kicking off in late August to early September, which means there’s no better time than now to round out your closet, denim drawer, and shoe rack with picks that are equal parts practical (read: They’ll get you from dining haul to stadium without a fashion emergency) and stylish, channeling your personality in clothing and footwear form as much as any personalized phone case or DIY tote bag might. It is campus-approved shoes that we’ll be honing in on here — rounding up six pairs for m...
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Teyana Taylor Brings Her Signature Strength to Alaïa’s Latest Campaign

Teyana Taylor follows in the footsteps of dynamic artists like Tina Turner and Grace Jones as the latest Alaïa collaborator. The Oscar-nominated “One Battle After Another” actress stars in the French luxury fashion house’s fall 2026 campaign, captured by photographer David Sims. Teyana Taylor for Alaïa. David Sims “As someone’s who’s loved Alaïa for a long time, being part of this campaign felt really special,” Taylor said in a statement. “The collection pulled me in right away. It’s bold, it’s feminine, but there’s a strength to it that I really connect with. I’ve always loved fashion that lets a woman own who she is without having to say too much. David captured that confidence in a way that feels very natural to me. Strong, sensual and completely in the spirit of Alaïa.” ...

Penélope Cruz’s Venice Film Festival Style Has Seen Black, White and Glam All Over

Penélope Cruz has long demonstrated the power of precision dressing on the red carpet, and her Venice Film Festival style is no different. Over the course of nearly a decade, the Oscar-winning Spanish actress‘ style has incorporated bold reflections on Old Hollywood style with a modern bent toward couture runway collections. Chanel and Versace are just a few of the luxury houses Cruz has brought to Italy’s famed city, the former of which she’s served as a longtime collaborator and ambassador. Ahead of the 2026 edition of the festival, kicking off Sept. 2, WWD breaks down Cruz’s Venice Film Festival red carpet style ahead. 2022 Penélope Cruz attends “The Eternal Daughter” red carpet. Getty Images Cruz’s most recent Venice Film Festival appearance came in 2022, where she spotlighted her close relationship with Chanel. The ac...

Maia Reficco Is Finding Her Way, One Part at a Time

If it wasn’t for the yerba mate steaming up in front of her, Maia Reficco might easily lose track of which city she’s in. “I did five cities in five countries in five days,” she says. “I was in Monaco, Spain, New York, Mexico City and Buenos Aires, all in five days.”  Now back home in Buenos Aires, where she’s stuck to living despite career pressures to move to the U.S., the Argentine actress and singer is more than happy with her busy schedule if it means getting to pursue both of her loves. Reficco, who is 26, stars in Prime Video original movie “The Last Sunrise,” out Wednesday, in which she stars opposite Eva Longoria and Fernando Lindez. The story follows Ry, whose typical teenage life has been turned upside down by her health battle. When the opportunity to travel to Majorca with her mother on a work trip arises, she is prepared to spend most of the time shut in at the hotel — until an encounter with a handsome local changes everything. ...

The Trends Shaping 2026 U.S. Open Style: Tenniscore, Athleisure and More

“I think we’ve seen that tennis has come back and had a bit of a moment over the last couple of years where it’s almost like its own fashion category. It’s the tennis look,” Jessica Pegula, the top ranked American woman in singles, recently told WWD. Fashion and tennis are certainly linked, and with the U.S. Open just days away, fresh trends that pay homage to the sport, along with looks that have an easy, late-summer style, will be hitting the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in droves. From tenniscore to tennis whites, athleisure and more, WWD breaks down the trends that will pop up at the final Grand Slam of the season. Tenniscore Morgan Riddle Getty Images Over the course of the last several years, tennis has inspired a fashion movement. “Tenniscore is in,” Morgan Riddle told WWD in May 2024. Indeed, the sport has ...

EXCLUSIVE: LSpace Debuts Everyday Collection in Time for Summer-to-fall Styling

LSpace has the answer for that transitional moment between the summer and fall seasons. The California-based brand is launching its latest collection titled Everyday. The apparel assortment, now available on LSpace’s official website, features summer-to-fall styles with mix-and-match versatility and a breezy spin on athleisure. LSpace’s Everyday Collection Courtesy of LSpace “Everyday by LSpace felt like a natural evolution of the brand. As a lifestyle brand, we want to outfit our customer for every part of her life, whether she’s heading to the airport, running to the farmers market, or going out on the town,” Alissa Bristow, vice president of creative and design at LSpace, said in an exclusive statement. “Unlike our more destination-driven collections, Everyday by LSpace focuses on elevated athleisure, post-workout dressing and versa...

Dakota Johnson’s Venice Film Festival Style Has Been a Study in Sheer Styling and Understated Sensuality

Venice Film Festival‘s red carpet has been graced by a bevy of stars over the years, but few have taken advantage of the occasion quite like Dakota Johnson. The actress has sported designer looks from a variety of luxury fashion houses, from Dior and Gucci to Prada. Whether she’s homing in on her sheer styling streak or showcasing her understated sensuality, Johnson’s made the Venice Film Festival red carpet her runway. Ahead of the 2026 edition of the international festival, which kicks off on Sept. 2, WWD looks back at Johnson’s Venice Film Festival fashion journey. 2021 Dakota Johnson at “The Lost Daughter” premiere during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2021, in Venice. Getty Images Johnson’s most recent Venice Film Festival red carpet appearance saw the actress sporting her signature sheer styl...