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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. We’re nearing the dog days of summer, but beauty brands are showing no signs of sluggishness. In fact, July’s new beauty releases are downright refreshing, with launches ranging from icy-cold face masks to genius makeup application tools. Our WWD Shop editors are privy to these new releases, often conducting hands-on testing before the makeup, skin care, and hair tools officially make their way onto shelves. We’ve been evaluating July’s best beauty launches all month long to bring you this list of the latest and greatest finds to reinvigorate your routine. July’s new makeup launches offer a sweat-free, stress-free approach to summer glam. Kosas, for one, debuted a gel eyeliner that’s so thin you don’t need to sharpen it — and has waterproof staying power for a spontaneous jump in the pool. Hourglass Cosmetics and Morphe released potent liquid blushes ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The 2024 Paris Olympics has unraveled a runway of head-turning fashion moments, from star-studded Opening Ceremony arrivals to A-listers lounging in the bleachers. Ariana Grande, for one, has earned gold for her sweet, 1960s-chic outfits that nod to starlets of the past. Her latest summer staple? Loewe’s space-age round sunglasses. On the second day of the Olympic Games, Grande sat in the stands for the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification with her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, wearing a Loro Piana east-west straw bag and custom white belted shift dress by Thom Browne, the designer also responsible for both actress’s very in-character Opening Ceremony ensembles. She matched her simple look with striking sunglasses from Loewe that are reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn’s costuming in “How to Steal a Million” — adding yet another Swinging Sixties reference ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 29th, 2024: This article on the best pink lipsticks was updated with editor’s choice selections of the top pink lipsticks after a third round of product testing, plus new pink lipsticks. Few lipstick color families have as much range as a pink lipstick: Choose a nude pink tone and you have an easy daytime lip color; go for a rich fuchsia to serve up a fresh, unexpected take on a statement lip. A great pink lipstick fits right at home in top beauty trends like ‘strawberry makeup’ or coquette glam à la Sabrina Carpenter, but you don’t have to be attuned to these fads to feel the power of pink. No matter your skin tone, experts agree that the best pink lipsticks are a flattering choice. We saw Taraji P. Henson sport a baby pink smile on the Met Gala red carpet, while Margot Robbie wore the shade on numerous red carpets during her “Barbie” press ...

Bye, so-called “strawberry makeup” — hi, Lipotle. To celebrate National Avocado Day on Wednesday, Wonderskin has teamed up with Chipotle to launch its viral Wonder Blading Lip Stain Masque in a green hue, called Lipotle. Retailing for $29, the limited-edition product offers up the same long-lasting color as the original Lip Stain Masque — which sells every 15 seconds — but in a guacamole- and foil-inspired color that peels off to reveal a rosy-nude stain. “Wonderskin is a fun, community-forward brand that is very active on social media — and same for Chipotle, who our consumer also loves,” said Wonderskin brand director Marina Kalenchyts, calling the union a “natural fit.” Wonderskin x Chipotle Ten thousand units of the stain will be available for purchase direct-to-consumer on Tuesday, not only commemorating Chipotle’s signature guac — but aiming to last through a meal of it. “We’re known for our waterproof, transfer-proof technology,” said Wonderskin chief executive officer Michael M...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In just the last year, Coach has earned an impressive track record of celebrity-loved handbags with near-instant viral appeal on TikTok. From the new-classic Coach Tabby bag range that now reigns on the Lyst Hottest Products list to the TikTok-famous Coach Lana Tote, the New York fashion label only continues to build momentum with hot handbag releases that appeal to Gen Z trendsetters and timeless fashionistas alike. The Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag is the brand’s latest drop for fall — and it may just give the Tabby bag a run for its money. Bella Hadid is often the source of style trends that pop up on your TikTok FYP or Instagram feed (she clocked both the Adidas Samba trend way in advance), so it makes sense that she was one of the first lucky celebs to get her hands on the Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39. Gifted by Coach Creative Director Stuart Vev...

PARIS — If France’s recent parliamentary elections raised fears the country was veering toward the far right, organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony aim to project the opposite image of the country: open, inclusive and environmentally conscious. As the International Olympic Committee seeks to reverse a decline in younger audience numbers by introducing more youth-oriented sports such as breakdancing and kiteboarding, the opening ceremony on Friday will aim also to set a Gen Z-friendly tone for the Games. “We want people to understand from the first evening that these Games are a little unusual, that they won’t look quite like previous editions, so that’s why we were bold and ambitious,” Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Olympic Committee, told a press briefing a week before kick-off. For starters, it will mark the first time the opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.  Instead, almost 100 boats carrying a majority of the 10,500 athletes att...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Walmart is a glorious destination to source any and every household necessity — and that includes the best drugstore mascaras on the market. After all, no vanity is complete without a trusty tube that flatters the eye and delivers on daily drama. There’s a wealth of options for different lash effects among the best mascaras at Walmart, so WWD Shop editors went shopping. We tested 21 formulas to narrow down the most transformative mascaras that bring serious volume, length, and lift in just a few swipes. As a regular WWD Shop tester and beauty product reviewer, I’ve tested over 100 mascaras (yes, really) from practically every beauty retailer, including cult-favorite prestige formulas, TikTok-loved lash enhancers, and hidden gems that deserve more buzz. I’m constantly monitoring the Walmart mascara bestsellers list to see what’s hot and new, and, in partic...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. We’ve officially entered the dog days of summer, which means no beat is safe against the sweltering heat — that is, unless you have the best setting sprays on hand. A quick and simple spritz can be the difference between flawless glam and a makeup meltdown, but not all face finishers are created the same. We’ve been testing the best makeup setting sprays during New York City’s most recent heatwave to determine the top summer makeup bag secret weapons that are worth every penny. So, what does a setting spray do exactly? It’s a fine mist that deposits a quick-drying film over your face to set budge-able complexion products like foundation, cream contour, and liquid blush. It makes for a non-cakey swap for blotting powder that you can apply in between makeup steps or to refresh your look throughout the day. The best makeup setting sprays vary between mattify...

Net-a-porter and Mr Porter know how to deliver style out east. On Wednesday night, the luxury retailer group (which offers premier delivery in the Hamptons through Labor Day) brought an intimate crowd to Watermill, N.Y., for an al fresco dinner at the Parrish Art Museum. The occasion? Summertime. Guests walked alongside the museum’s exterior and congregated in a clearing within the museum’s expansive meadow, where a vintage cocktail truck served up spicy margaritas and Hugo Spritzes. Net-a-porter interim chief executive officer and president Alison Loehnis posed with guests like Mickey Sumner and Thomas Doherty underneath a branded arch, while “SNL” star Ego Nwodim and Tinx caught up on one of the reflective benches and Rosie Assoulin chatted nearby with gallerist Hannah Traore and Jennifer Fisher. Other guests included Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, who brought along daughter Aurora Figueras, Clara McGregor, Molly Sims, Ella Hunt, Kevin and Kate Love and Joe Holder. Newly engage...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. All signs point to all-out Americana styling for summer, from Western wear mania (brought to you by Beyoncé and Bella Hadid) and sophisticated, Y2K-inspired denim-on-denim dressing that’s posed as the perfect transitional uniform. Coach’s denim bag collection debuted this spring and sold out swiftly, but today’s your chance to get your hands on the Coach denim Tabby bag that’s finally back in stock. Coach’s denim collection debuted in February with Western-inspired iterations of its Tabby 20 and 26 handbags, but those silhouettes sold out within hours of the launch. On TikTok, searches for denim Tabby handbags surpassed 3 million views in short order, making this handbag all the more coveted and quick to sell out. We expect this restock to go extra quickly, given the Tabby’s latest achievement: It just made the latest Lyst Index ranking of the hottest pro...

Fashion, I love you, but you are not serious people. I love “Succession.” I love the dark humor, the brutal language and the sheer audacity of business mogul Logan Roy. As I reflect on my first six weeks as chief executive officer of Cascale, I keep coming back to his quote from season four. After questionable decision-making on their part, he told his kids: “I love you, but you are not serious people.” The industry’s approach to sustainability is not working. We are already seeing brands step back from their committed science-based targets. It was also reported recently by McKinsey that two-thirds of fashion brands are lagging on meeting their decarbonization targets. Furthermore, 40 percent of these brands have actually seen an increase in emissions. These targets, set with the best of intentions, quickly fall apart when confronted by the scale and complexity of the challenge. So, it’s complicated. We know that more than 70 percent of the carbon footprint of our industry resides in m...

The Pilates aficionados of New York City have a new “It” class in their wheelhouse — and getting a spot on the reformer might be harder than snagging a table at Torrisi.  After teaching at Forma Pilates, the other in demand, referral-based Pilates studio in New York, 28-year-old Georgia Wood Murphy has opened Tera Studio & Pilates Club in downtown Manhattan. After an initial few months in a temporary space, Tera has officially opened its doors in its permanent studio, the address of which, just like the class spots, is invite-only.  Wood Murphy, who was born in Australia and raised outside of Dallas, got into Pilates after college while living in Houston. “I became obsessed with the movement,” she says. All the while, Wood Murphy was working for Accenture; prior to the pandemic, she’d traveled Monday through Thursday each week, as is common for young consultants, and it wasn’t until she was grounded during the pandemic that she felt herself needing a creative outlet. ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 24, 2024: This article on the best Coach Tabby Bags was updated with new releases for summer 2024, Coach Tabby Bag outfit ideas, and more information on Coach’s inclusion in the 2024 Lyst Index report. Coach is no stranger to reinvention, and with the latest drop of Tabby Bag styles and colorways, the New York fashion label continues to master the art of evolution. Coach’s Tabby Bag is a prime example of how the beloved designer bag brand continues to tap into the trends of the moment with their unique twist, while never compromising quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship — and fashion insiders are taking note. The Coach Tabby Bag has shot to a top spot on the latest Lyst Index Hottest Products ranking, securing the number three spot for the second quarter of 2024. It’s catapulted Coach back into the list of fashion’s Hottest Bra...

Kristin Cavallari is unveiling her first fragrance: Hard Feelings. “It has a really nice balance between masculine and feminine, and that’s sort of everything I’m drawn to in life,” said the TV personality and entrepreneur. “I don’t like anything too overly sweet or obviously too hard.” The unisex scent is a blend of florals and woody notes, with rose, hibiscus, incense and tobacco, along with pepper, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood and orcanox. “No other name could represent the perfume like Hard Feelings could,” she went on. “And Hard Feelings kind of evokes different emotions within people and makes you think of some of your own memories and things that you’ve been through. And I think with a perfume, that’s kind of what you want, is when someone smells it and hears the name, that it kind of makes them feel a certain way.” Kristin Cavallari Two years in the making, it drops on July 30 under her lifestyle brand Uncommon James. The brand expects $2 million in projected sales for the f...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. There’s a time and place for drugstore lip balms — maybe you’re in a pinch at the airport or you need a tube that you won’t fret over if it slips out of your shoulder bag. That said, a luxurious, high-powered lip treatment also belongs in every beauty lover’s stash of lip glosses, lipsticks, and lip masks. U Beauty’s Plasma Lip Compound fits the bill with a multitasking formula that’s newly available in two flattering shades for summer, and our editors put it to the test. The Plasma Lip Compound is one of U Beauty’s bestsellers, right in line with the complexion-smoothing Resurfacing Compound and the Super Intensive Face Oil. Where those two go for well over $100, the lip balm rings in at $68. Yes, that’s still comparatively pricey for a little tube of lip balm, but the Plasma Lip Compound is much more than a simple salve: The formula works as a lip p...

Cameras were rolling for “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” reality star Sutton Stracke on Monday night in Los Angeles. Filming for the 14th season of the Bravo hit show, the spotlight was on Stracke — owner of Sutton boutique in West Hollywood — as she unveiled her “Green Label Brand Capsule.” Garcelle Beauvais and Bozoma Saint John As expected, the fashion show brought out her TV costars. There were all the returning regulars: actress Garcelle Beauvais, designer Dorit Kemsley, singer Erika Jayne and actress Kyle Richards, along with her sister, “friend of the housewives” Kathy Hilton. Joining the bunch was one of the newest cast members, Bozoma Saint John, the former chief marketing officer at Netflix. (MIA was the other newcomer, Jennifer Tilly, an actress and friend of Stracke’s who has previously made appearances on the show.) Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, Bozoma Saint John, Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards. Familiar faces from the “Bravo” universe were also out, including Scheana...

PARIS — It’s official: Blackpink’s Lisa has joined Louis Vuitton as brand ambassador. The K-pop star set tongues wagging when she attended the French fashion house’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear show in March.  Her appearances at Paris Fashion Week have been greeted by crowds of delirious fans, but since 2020, she had been a brand ambassador for Celine, which like Vuitton is owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.  She even walked in the brand’s summer 2022 show filmed in Nice, France.  The Thai performer, born Lalisa Manobal, joins Vuitton as she is solidifying her solo career after the four members of Blackpink declined to renew their individual contracts with longtime management company YG Entertainment last December. Blackpink remains with the agency for all group activities.  Manobal has formed her own management company, Lloud Co., and recently released a new single, “Rockstar,” in partnership with RCA Records.  The song debuted at number...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Looking for directional sunglass frame? The shield has been a bold style statement on the runway, celebrity style and of course, a key — functional — part of the sports world. Balenciaga, Gucci, Acne Studios and Marine Serre all offered a take on the trend on their spring 2024 runways. On Friday the 2024 Paris Olympics begin, giving the eyewear a sporty super boost. “After gaining prominence in the early ’90s, it seems that shield style sunglasses have recently been revitalized,” reported Tarrence Lackran, eyewear expert and founder of Eyecons Agency, a multifaceted firm committed to developing brand experiences and campaigns by partnering with forward-thinking creative leaders in the luxe eyewear space. While the Olympics are closing in, Lackran says the trend has been gaining steam for awhile. “Indie brand Anna-Karin Karlsson is taking shield designs in...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Nobody move: Prada’s viral balm is finally back in stock at Nordstrom. It’s no surprise that Prada Beauty products have earned immediate buzz, but there’s one likely reason this blue designer lip balm has quickly become the line’s hero product. At around the same time it initially sold out, it made a cameo in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please, Please, Please” music video — and starred in a dedicated post on her TikTok page, swatches and all. The pop princess and TikTok beauty muse regularly sparks beauty trends, from her signature doll-pink blush (courtesy of Makeup by Mario and Armani Beauty) to her swoop-y curtain bangs that have inspired countless hair styling tutorials on the app. There’s always a spotlight on her makeup bag, so when the opening scene of her highly-anticipated music video showed her applying the blue Prada lip balm (which played as her sole...

Noma chef René Redzepi recently found himself at Whole Foods. In the “bar” aisle of the store, he was in awe of the optionality before him: packaged in compact rectangles were snacks and meals optimized for different nutritional needs. “It’s so transformed into this little container. And I mean, it’s super practical — but it also becomes hard to even understand and be connected to a season or to the people that actually grew this for you, to a landscape,” says Redzepi, in New York as part of the press tour for his new Apple TV+ docuseries “Omnivore.” “We make, in many cases, dozens of food decisions every day. And most of those are made by a sense of routine or a sense of urgency.” “Omnivore” aims to slow things down and reconnect viewers with the source of their food, one ingredient at a time. And in an age when food is cheap, the series makes a case for valuing the systems that make what we eat possible. A still from “Omnivore.” “In my opinion, if you’re not connected to food, it’s l...

Former first lady Melania Trump showed her true colors Thursday night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, The outing was her first public appearance following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump’s life, as well as her first worldwide photo-op in months. The former model turned out for the occasion, wearing a red modern version of the Christian Dior “Bar” suit. The designer ensemble is a repeat for Trump, who first wore it for a 2017 official visit with the former president to Paris to meet French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. Her stylist Herve Pierre, said Thursday, “It’s nothing new – it’s just a repeat. But she loves that suit. She has beautiful clothes so she can repeat [looks.]” To that point, the former FLOTUS also dipped into her closet earlier this month, choosing a red Valentino dress for the July 8 GOP fundraiser that she hosted in her Trump Tower penthouse. She had first donned that designer style in April 2017 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. It’s the last day of Amazon Prime Day, but the home, fashion, and beauty deals are still hot, hot, hot! During our extensive coverage of the sales, I spotted a particular kitchen device that I constantly recommend to my friends at $100 off, and it recently saved the day when my oven was out of commission. Let me set the scene: It’s the night before my boyfriend’s birthday and I’m planning on surprising him with his favorite cake and a handful of his best friends. Candles were purchased, batter was mixed, and I open the oven to slot in my pan when I notice it never preheated. It was broken. Oh, the charms of New York City living. But if there’s one thing this town has taught me, it’s how to think on my feet. I look around my kitchen and my eyes land on my Ninja Air Fryer — “worth a shot,” I decided. Luckily, I purchased mini-size pans that fit into the...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 17, 2024: This article on the best Amazon duvet covers was updated with new product picks and tester reviews, as well as more information on what to look for in Amazon’s best duvet covers. Considering the amount of time you spend cozied up in bed, ordering the best duvet cover is one of the most worthy investments you can make — and there’s no better place to shop for one than on Amazon (particularly when you still have a few hours to snag Prime Day home deals). The best Amazon duvet covers will instantly refresh your room, and you’ll be so excited to hop into bed for a restful slumber or some well-deserved rest.  “Keeping your bedding clean and neat has been shown to improve sleep quality,” says Chris Winter, M.D., neurologist, sleep specialist, and host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast. “Thoughtful choices in duvet cover material reduce b...

Sophie Turner is giving a popular summertime staple — the Aperol Spritz — a run for its money. On Tuesday night, the actress was in New York serving up a floral drink alternative, the Hugo Spritz, on the beauty floor at Bergdorf Goodman. Turner, who stars in a new campaign for elderflower liqueur brand St-Germain, was kicking off the St-Germain Spritz Counter pop-up activation, which will be up at the department store through Sunday.  “I’m looking forward to hanging out with some fun, interesting people, drinking my Hugo Spritzes, and just being in New York for the night,” said Turner, shortly before heading over to Bergdorf Goodman for the event. “I’ve never bar-tended. I think I’ll hop behind the bar, but I’m hoping the drinks are pre-made,” she added. “Let’s hope it’s not me making the drinks. I’m not exactly a mixologist here. I’m just an actress.” Turner stars in a cheeky short film for the brand, shot at a castle in the South of France, in which she describes what she’s looki...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 17, 2024: This article on the best Dyson Airwrap dupes was updated with after an additional round of product testing to highlight new top-performing Airwrap alternatives our editors tested during summer 2024. Our editors are currently conducting another round of product testing for consideration in this guide. The Dyson Airwrap Styler is one of the most coveted hair tools in the beauty space with over 5.5 billion views on TikTok, but it’ll run you some big bucks — $599.99 to be exact. Plenty of brands are attempting to elbow in on the Airwrap’s success with various tools that are designed to deliver similar results at a lower price. But are you better off investing in the real thing or going with a Dyson Airwrap dupe? WWD Shop editors tested and reviewed the Dyson Airwrap and 27 top-rated Dyson Airwrap Complete dupes to determine whether ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The iconic Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is upon us. While certain major shopping sale events like Amazon Prime Day are membership-based, the only requirement to shop Nordstrom’s annual summer sale is a love of great deals — and in this case, a penchant for perfume. For many, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is something of a back-to-school rite-of-passage, a first chance to experiment with a new sartorial identity come autumn, or a chance to be way ahead of the curve in stocking up on gifts for women and gifts for the men in your life. Savvy fashion lovers perennially hit up the Nordstrom Anniversary sale to get a head start on filling in their wardrobe for the coming season–think: deeply discounted Stuart Weitzman ballet flats and cozy pajamas. There are literally thousands of marked-down items ranging from Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fashion deals to Nor...

At the start of Baltasar Kormákur’s new film “Touch,” it is March 2020, and Kristofer, an Icelandic widower, decides it is time to track down his long-lost first love. The viewer soon meets the woman he is searching for: Miko. Fifty years before embarking on his international journey — with a terminal illness and onset of a pandemic both looming — Kristofer is a college dropout looking for a job in the kitchen of a Japanese restaurant in London. The sight of the chef’s daughter, Miko, walking through the front door leaves him smitten. Watching the couple’s romance unfold onscreen similarly left Kōki, who stars as the young Miko in the film, speechless. “It was really emotional and touching. And I really loved how Baltasar juggled between the past and present,” says the actress, at home in Tokyo on the day of the film’s Stateside release. “I felt like I was having a really big flashback of myself as well, about all the memories of shooting.” The 21-year-old Japanese model and actress st...

After months of speculation and debate about whom Donald Trump would choose as his running mate, J.D. Vance was given the nod Monday afternoon. The 39-year-old Ohio senator is known beyond the Beltway and political circles, as is his wife Usha Vance, a high-powered attorney and mother of two sons and a daughter. The Cincinnati-based couple’s fashion style reflects their dual-sided work and family life. On Capitol Hill, the Millennial senator is a shirt-and-tie kind of guy, and at more relaxed public events or family outings, he favors such items as jeans, polo shirts, open-collar button-down dress shirts, dress pants, quarter-zip sweaters, chinos and the occasional hoodie. Like Trump, J.D. Vance also believes that suits make the man and doesn’t shy away from controversial statements. Vance criticized last year’s short-lived relaxed dress code instituted by the Senate and its majority leader. “Look I know [Chuck] Schumer changed the dress code, but letting someone in the senate chamber ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. What does it take for a beauty product to stay relevant for 90-plus years? Consider Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream a case study in the ‘It’ factor a beauty product needs to achieve that icon status. The apricot-hued salve has remained in the spotlight since its 1930 debut, buoyed by celebrity fans and adored by industry insiders for its limitless uses. A dab of Eight Hour Cream turns dry and ashy skin supple, smooths out split ends, and, according to one royal family member, can even cure frostbite. Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Skin Cream earned its name when one of Arden’s clients claimed the cream made a noticeable improvement on her son’s grazed knee in — you guessed it — eight hours. The universal salve quickly took off for its skin-healing properties and its laundry list of uses, lauded by names fans along the way. WWD Shop editors test and r...

Brad Pitt’s refreshed comeback at last year’s Wimbledon reinforced the tennis tournament as a major fashion playground and platform. Heritage menswear plays a central role in both menswear and womenswear, as seen now in fashion veteran Zendaya. But it was the Princess of Wales, who made a surprise appearance wearing a sleek, minimal purple chic dress, who stole the show. From Hollywood stars to royalty, the attendees have transformed the Wimbledon 2024 stands into a veritable runway. Here, WWD takes a closer look at the best-dressed guests at the tournament. Kate Middleton Kate Middleton Middleton stepped out for the men’s finals of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships wearing a purple dress from British brand Safiyaa with gold hoop earrings from By Pariah. The princess first wore a dress from the brand in November last year to the Royal Variety Performance 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Zendaya Zendaya Zendaya wore a white Ralph Lauren blazer, layering it over a blue an...

LONDON — What is the color of victory? Ask the ladies of Britain’s Labour Party and they’ll say it’s turquoise, cream, or the deep orange-red of an Aperol spritz, courtesy of the British clothing and accessories label Me+Em. Although Me+Em has been dressing royals, celebrities and working women for 15 years, the label known for its vibrant color palette is now on everyone’s lips after First Lady Victoria Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner wore its looks on election night and for the victors’ parade into No. 10 Downing Street the next day. It’s not just the Labour Party winners who’ve embraced the label. The Princess of Wales has been wearing Me+Em for years, as have Helen Mirren, Amal Clooney, Olivia Colman, Margot Robbie and Katie Holmes. The Princess of Wales in a two-tone pink Me+Em dress at Chelsea Flower Show in 2023. They’re choosing it for a variety of reasons. The shapes and colors are flattering, and the prices aren’t crazy. Starmer’s cocktail-colored, orange-red ...

LONDON — Kate Middleton is slowly returning to her official royal duties. The Princess of Wales, patron of the All England Tennis and Croquet Club, stepped out for the men’s finals of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships wearing a purple dress from British brand Safiyaa. Middleton made her first public appearance this year at Trooping the Colour in June. The last time the public saw her was on Christmas Day in 2023. Catherine Princess of Wales on court to present the trophy to the winner of the men’s final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London. The princess took to social media in June to say she’d be returning slowly to her royal duties while undergoing treatment for her cancer diagnosis. In a statement, she expressed her gratitude for the support she’s received and offered an update on her health. Carlos Alcaraz poses with the winner’s trophy after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during their men’s...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. When Prada Beauty burst onto the scene in fall 2023, the collection made the only entrance appropriate for a highly-anticipated designer beauty label: on the runway, of course. The line debuted on models during Prada’s spring 2024 show in Milan, where glossy eyelids juxtaposed with matte, lived-in lips for an attainable take on an editorial look. Since debuting at retailers like Nordstrom earlier this year, Prada lipsticks have become the line’s breakout star, not only selling out but also making a cameo in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” music video. Given the buzz — and a limited-time deal on a Prada Lipstick set during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale — our WWD Shop editors have been testing out Prada Beauty lipstick to write this review. The Prada Beauty lip collection includes three formulations: a lip balm that primes your smile for a swipe...

“Oh, Mary!” was so good, they had to see it twice. Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were in good company on Thursday night as they made their way into the Lyceum Theatre for the play’s Broadway opening night, with a crowd that included many show regulars. “I’ve seen the show off-Broadway several times, and I’m excited to see it on Broadway,” said comedian Murray Hill on his way into the theater. “It’s a big deal when a performer from downtown travels 30 blocks uptown. I wouldn’t miss this for anything.” The hit play transferred to Broadway after a twice-extended off-Broadway run, lauded by critics and audiences alike. “This is like Christmas morning mixed with my birthday, mixed with losing my virginity, all in one night,” said writer and star Cole Escola, who walked the carpet in a custom corseted Wiederhoeft gown before heading into the theater to change into a different, more voluminous, black gown for the show. Escola leads the comedy as first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, reimagined as a m...

The 2024 ESPY Awards brought together stars from the world of sports and entertainment, transforming the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles into a runway of athletic prowess and high fashion. Here, WWD looks at the guests who brought their A-Game style to the 2024 ESPY Awards red carpet. Serena Williams Serena Williams at the 2024 ESPY Awards. Serena Williams wore a black floor-length Armani Privé gown featuring a bedazzled bodice and trim. The Wyn Beauty founder accessorized with David Yurman jewelry. Zuri Hall Zuri Hall at the 2024 ESPY Awards. Zuri Hall embraced the metallic trend in a silver gown with a backless silhouette and spaghetti straps. Halle Bailey Halle Bailey at the 2024 ESPY Awards. Halle Bailey wore a look from Raisa Vanessa’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection. The black velvet strappy minidress featured gold flower-shaped bra details and a small cutout on the bodice. Livvy Dunne Livvy Dunne at the 2024 ESPY Awards. Livvy Dunne wore a pleated gold halter-n...

GK Elite and USA Gymnastics have revealed the leotards and apparel that gymnasts will wear on-mat during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks the first time that USA Gymnastics Olympic apparel has been introduced prior to the Games. GK Elite is the world’s leading brand of gymnastics competition and training apparel. The GK Elite logo will adorn the leotards and apparel worn by the women’s and men’s gymnastics teams for the second consecutive Olympic Games. The collection is inspired by classic American patriotism and old Hollywood glamour. According to the company, the apparel blends “sophisticated Parisian high fashion and sparkling light to pay homage to the host city.” The five gymnasts competing in the 2024 Olympics are Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera, Suni Lee and Simone Biles. Simone Biles in the GK Elite leotard for the 2024 Paris Olympics. As USA Gymnastics’ official national team gymnastics competition and training apparel partner, GK Elite is the exclusive provider of...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 10, 2024: This article on the best drugstore Target was updated with new releases, additional editor-tested product picks, and Target Circle Week mascara deaks. We are currently testing additional Target mascaras from brands like Fenty, E.l.f. Cosmetics, and Essence for consideration in this guide. Target is a one-stop shop for all kinds of home, clothing, and lifestyle essentials, but as far as we’re concerned, the beauty department is at the center of the bullseye. Target’s one of the best places to shop makeup bag staples like mascara from an impressive range of drugstore and prestige brands, so we rolled up our sleeves to test the absolute best mascaras at Target for achieving long, fluttery, lashes with minimal effort. Any beauty lover knows that strolling or scrolling through Target’s beauty selection is just like being a kid in a c...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Any Target lover knows that some of the retailer’s top hidden gems are in the home department, where you can find affordable, stylish finds that elevate any corner of your abode. If those home aisles are your favorite to wade through, you’re in luck: Target Circle Week has arrived with price cuts on chic must-haves for your home.  From now through July 13, Target Circle members (it’s free to sign up!) are able to access well over 30 percent off home accessories. While now’s a great time to save on duvet covers, luxury pillows, and comfortable sofas, sophisticated home decor is in the details — Target’s Circle Week sale is brimming with deals on those small, stylish goods that round out your personal home decor aesthetic. We’re seeing discounts on home goods like textural kitchen towels that add cute factor to your countertop, affordable candles that s...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. When you’re stifled by summer heat, nothing sounds better than the hum of central air or a crisp dip in a chilly pool. For moments when that sweet relief isn’t at your fingertips, the best cooling beauty products save the day.  Cryotherapy is trending in the wellness space courtesy of cold plunging, and in true form, beauty is following suit. This year, we’ve seen beauty brands like Sofie Pavitt Face transform skin care staples like toners into actual ice cubes to melt on your skin, while ice water facials are trending on TikTok as a hangover face hack. No freezer nearby? No problem. That cooling sensation can also be achieved with ingredients like aloe vera and menthol derivatives, offering you an on-the-go salve for steamy heat. We’ve seen brands like Milk Makeup create gel sticks that cool down your under eyes on contact, while sunscreen stalwart C...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 9, 2024: This article on the best sunscreens at Target was updated after another round of editor testing and with more information on Target Circle Week deals happening now. Our editors are currently testing additional sunscreens available at Target for consideration in this guide. No Target run is complete without coming home with a few extra items that weren’t on your list but you need all the same. For our editors, that’s checking out with one of the best Target sunscreens — many of which are on sale right now. The retailer is rapidly expanding its SPF category — just this summer, Target welcomed Vacation’s cult-favorite sunscreens onto its shelves. Vacation is the latest up-and-coming brand that Target has ushered into its aisles; you can also shop face sunscreens from inclusive sunscreen lines like Black Girl Sunscreen. On top of these h...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. There’s one beauty product that’s a non-negotiable for any skin care routine, no matter the season: sunscreen. While luxury brands formulate rich creams and sensorial sprays, the drugstore aisles are home to equally amazing SPFs for under $20 — meaning you can reapply face sunscreen liberally without worrying about your wallet. Our editors test sunscreens 365 days a year, and this guide to the best drugstore sunscreens spotlights our favorite formulas for every skin type under the sun. Rewind a couple decades ago, and the drugstore shelves were full of tropical-scented creams from Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat. Now a quick trip to CVS or Walgreens paints a different picture: On top of popular SPF brands like Neutrogena and Cerave, the drugstore is teeming with buzzy brands like Black Girl Sunscreen and E.l.f. Cosmetics. Beyond a mix of brands that cater...

What better way to follow up a Tony-nominated performance in one of the year’s most talked about Broadway shows than with a role in television’s current blockbuster? After a glimpse of Alys Rivers in the third episode, Gayle Rankin officially arrived in “House of the Dragon” during Sunday’s episode four, which is just the beginning for her character’s journey in the episodes ahead.  Her premiere in the “Game of Thrones” spinoff show, which became a hit last year with its first season, comes as Rankin is still at work nightly onstage as Sally Bowles in the revival of “Cabaret.” Rankin was nominated for a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance.  When she calls WWD, the 34-year-old Scottish actress, previously best known for her role in “Glow,” is prepping for the day’s show, relaxing at home in a face mask before heading over to the August Wilson Theatre.  While most down time is about keeping her voice ready for Broadway, she’s relishing in the opportunity ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. For many beauty lovers, Maybelline marked a first foray into mascara — and makeup as a whole. The staple affordable beauty brand is practically synonymous with the best drugstore mascaras, and continues to push boundaries with every new lash-exaggerating launch, from extension fiber tubing formulas to updated iterations on nostalgic bestsellers. There’s a myriad of options to choose from, so WWD Shop editors rounded up new releases and personal holy grails to narrow down the best Maybelline mascaras that deliver on different lash effects. Maybelline’s beloved mascara category never flops — and beauty lovers on TikTok are tapped-in to every new release. For one, look to the new Lash Sensational Firework Volume and Length Mascara that’s only been on the market for a few months and has already racked up 50 million views and searches on TikTok — no doubt ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. E.l.f. Cosmetics continues to leave the entire beauty industry quaking in its boots. Known for its too-good-to-be-true price points and instant TikTok fame with every hot new release, the brand continues to create holy grail standouts that beauty lovers can’t stop talking about. So, naturally, our WWD Shop editors have been testing fresh drops and cult-favorites to narrow down the best E.l.f. products money can buy (though, if you added up our top list, this haul would only run you just shy of $80). As beauty editors, we’re more than willing to drop serious change on prestige foundations, mascaras, and TikTok-viral standouts, but it’s just simply not necessary when it comes to E.l.f.’s competitive formulas. In fact, E.l.f., which stands for “Eyes, Lips, Face,” has evolved to impressive heights in just the last decade — who remembers when the brand’s e...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Craving a home re-fresh? You’re in luck, because Amazon has announced this summer’s highly-anticipated Prime Day dates. Mark your calendars — Amazon Prime Day 2024 is coming in hot on July 16 through July 17 with thousands of limited-time deals across beauty, fashion, and top-rated home items, like luxurious bedding, office furniture, kitchen appliances, and so much more. In just a few days, Amazon Prime Day will be dropping all kinds of rare deals on home essentials that won’t return until the fall during Prime Big Deal Days. That means it’s your only chance to stock up on summer home items at a discount, like handheld fans, citronella candles, and cooling Amazon duvet covers. You’ll also be able to get speedy delivery on marked down home upgrades to transform your space, whether you’re in the market for a new coffee pot, standing desk, smart alarm clock...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 3, 2024: This article on the best tinted moisturizers with SPF was updated with new product for summer 2024, along with editor testing notes after our WWD Shop team tested 23 top-rated formulas. Our editors are currently testing tinted moisturizers with SPF from brands like Vacation, Neutrogena, and Bobbi Brown for consideration in this expert-approved guide. We’re all looking for time-saving products and techniques when it comes to our beauty routines, especially when they’re beneficial for the overall health of our skin. What if there was a product that reduces your risk of sun exposure (and thus, quicker signs of aging and sunspots), makes you glow like self tanner, and hydrates your skin while wearing it? We bet you’d make a mad dash to Sephora to grab a bottle, right? Well, that miracle-in-a-bottle already exists — it’s one of the best t...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Calling all fashionistas and savvy shoppers — Amazon Prime Day is officially on the way. The summer sales event arrives on July 16 through July 17, and it’s promising thousands of clothing and accessory deals to refresh your wardrobe for the season. Whether you’re rounding out your summer capsule wardrobe with versatile shirt dresses, cute summer sandals, and trendy sunglasses, or looking to re-stock your rotation of basics from workout clothes to socks and t-shirt bras, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of year to grab it all in one go — at a fraction of the cost. Looking for a beach bag before vacay? Chances are a top-seller will be on sale. Need a flattering and affordable swimsuit by the weekend? Speedy Prime shipping’s got you covered. Ahead of all the Prime Day beauty deals and Amazon shoe sales that are slated to drop later this month, we’re al...

The one and only Selma Blair has been busy lately, first on duty during the Tribeca Film Festival as a jury member and then as a front row regular in Paris, for the Ami show during men’s fashion week and then at the couture shows of Balenciaga, Schiaparelli and Jean Paul Gaultier. She also celebrated her 52nd birthday in town, at the Vogue World event no less. “It felt like the whole world conspired to throw me a party,” she said.  For the Ami show, which Blair described as “the Paris style adored by everyone,” she requested “long wavy hair, editorial hair” and her hair stylist Paul Jones worked his magic.  Fashion-wise, she opted for a tailored coat. “The fit of this coat as a dress was perfection. The gloves, the hair, the petite bag, all very polished. Parisienne conviction of style. Well earned,” she said. “I love a glove but I took them off at a party and they remained long after I did, to my horror. Sorry Ami Paris. I hope someone is loving them. And returns them to Ami....

This summer, Amaarae is finishing what she started. The Ghanaian American singer released “Fountain Baby,” her second album and a breakout hit, to critical acclaim in June 2023. But despite landing on countless “best of 2023” lists, there was one list that evaded her: the Grammy nominations. With the release of “Roses Are Red, Tears Are Blue — A Fountain Baby Extended Play,” she’s optimistic that a different story will play out this year. “Last year, ‘Fountain Baby’ got snubbed for the Grammys and I know that this year we’re eligible because it’s a new kind of project,” she says on the day of the EP’s release. “It’s just something that I really wanted, and I was kind of disappointed that it didn’t happen last year. But I feel like it’s something that’s within reach this year.” The honesty is refreshing, and the ambitious singer, on the cusp of her 30th birthday, is equally candid when discussing her process as a songwriter and performer. She started out as a DJ, and curation — of colla...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated July 1, 2024: This guide to the best foundations for acne-prone skin was updated with new foundation selections after a round of product testing. Our editors are currently testing additional foundations for acne-prone skin from brands like Saie and Merit Beauty for consideration in this expert-approved guide. We’ve all woken up on the wrong side of the bed — that is, with a breakout that’s seemingly emerged overnight. Acne is frustrating, and oftentimes, concealing it only adds to the headache. Some full-coverage options can clog pores and worsen the breakout, while others don’t provide enough camouflaging power. The best foundations for acne-prone skin, on the other hand, deliver coverage that doesn’t trigger breakouts or cause a flare-up in your existing problem areas. If complexion products for oily skin call to mind a chalky matte finish, thin...