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...
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.” ...