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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States — having invaded people’s post-work and weekend schedules at a mahjong-like speed. There are now over 80,000 courts that exist all over the country, with more than 24 million Americans having played the sport at some point last year. You might find yourself somewhere on the spectrum between “begrudging enjoyer” and “devoted picklehead,” but what’s universal is just how important the right pickleball shoes are for the activity in question. Truly, shoes for playing pickleball can make or break a game, standing between you and that two-point margin (no, we’re not just talking about style points here). Like tennis shoes or even golf shoes, this specialty footwear needs to check a number of boxes — ensuring sufficient lateral...

Amy Adams continued her “Cape Fear” promotional tour with a little black dress moment during her appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” in New York City on Tuesday. The Oscar-nominated actress sported a black wrap dress with long sleeves and a sharp collar. The LBD featured a plunging V-shaped neckline and included cinching at the waist for added silhouette definition thanks to a belt with subtle jeweled details. Amy Adams Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty Images The skirt of the dress flowed for ease of movement with a midi hemline, and Adams completed her attire with a pair of strappy black sandal heels to augment the monochrome approach she took to her late night attire. Adams has worked with stylist Petra Flannery, who also counts Oscar winners Emma Stone and Zoe Saldaña among her list of clients, throughout her “Cape Fear” pres...

Taylor Swift brought a bevy of whimsy in Erdem to the red carpet premiere of “Toy Story 5” in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Taylor Swift Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for for TAS Rights Management The Grammy Award-winning singer wore a look from the British luxury fashion label’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection as she joined members of the film’s cast and creative team. The dress featured structure and fanciful qualities in equal measure. The Erdem design included an off-the-shoulder neckline with short sleeves and bows, while the bodice of the dress was structured with slight exposed boning beneath the muted, light teal tone of the minidress. Erdem fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection Giovanni Giannoni/WWD From the waist, the dress featured draped, structured ...

“Did it say ‘storm is in the area?’” Rachel Chinouriri asked after settling into a tent on the grounds at Gov Ball. The English musician was still getting the hang of the ever-changing nature of New York summer weather — which this past weekend included a fair share of flash storms — but was in high spirits nonetheless. Her Gov Ball summary thus far? “Sweating. Nip slips. Storms. Jumping and screaming,” the 27-year-old singer-songwriter said. “I think that’s a good summary. Which is a huge success.” Rachel Chinouriri Ryan Williams/WWD Chinouriri began releasing music in 2018 and has been steadily rising since then, breaking into the U.S. market with songs like “All I Ever Asked” and “Never Needed Me,” which featured her friend Florence Pugh in the music video. She is set to open for Gracie Abrams’ upcoming tour over her North American dates. Chinouriri was in N...

For 25-year-old Lexa Gates, Gov Ball 2026 was a homecoming. The Astoria, Queens, native had just returned to New York after spending a month in L.A., and was making her stage debut at the music festival, not far from where she grew up. “It feels cool. I feel comfortable,” the rapper and singer said of playing in front of a Queens crowd. “I feel like they’re going to understand what I’m saying because they’re from where I’m from.” Gates, born Ivanna Martinez, has been making music since she was 17, a few years after she dropped out of high school. After several years of recording music at home, she released her major label debut album “Elite Vessel” in 2024, and last January released “I Am,” which she’ll be on the road promoting this summer.  “I’m about to go to Europe for a tour and I’m just working on an album. I kind of want to chill,” she said of her summer ahead. “I wish I could chill, but this is fun.” ...

Serena Williams returned to professional tennis on Tuesday with a fresh Nike kit at the HSBC Championships in London. Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko Paul Harding/Getty Images The 23-time grand slam champion, who’s competing in doubles alongside Canadian tennis player and world number nine Victoria Mboko, wore a soft pink Nike tennis kit complete with pleated skirt and coordinated jacket by the American athletic footwear and apparel brand. The zip-up jacket had a high collar and long sleeves, which later revealed a fitted white sleeveless shirt beneath. The venerated athlete also wore black and white Nike wrist bands and her tennis shoes augmented the color scheme of her on-court kit — with tones of pink, white and black throughout. Serena Williams Getty Images for LTA Tue...