Claire Beaumont

Gap teams with Hailey Bieber for nostalgic denim capsule

Hailey Bieber's Gap capsule arrived July 16 with two jean silhouettes, a $89 entry price, and a sharp bid to make denim feel current again.

Jul 25, 2026·2 min read

Trends

Six shoe colors defining summer 2025 wardrobes

Butter yellow, wispy pink and red are pushing summer shoes beyond beige, with six colors that work just as well with linen as with denim.

Jul 25, 2026·5 min read

Techwear fabrics decoded, what performance materials really do

The real techwear difference lives in the fabric. GORE-TEX, nylon and neoprene each change weather protection, comfort and upkeep in very different ways.

Jul 25, 2026·5 min read

Why pleated trousers define old-money tailoring and comfort

Pleats are the quiet engineering behind old-money trousers: they give fuller cuts room to move, keep the front clean, and make classic tailoring sit correctly.

Jul 24, 2026·3 min read

How to care for a capsule wardrobe that lasts season after season

A capsule wardrobe lasts only when you care for it well. Wash less, store better, and protect key pieces so every buy keeps paying you back.

OECD flags compliance gap in Fair Labor Association manufacturing standards

The OECD found Fair Labor Association manufacturing accreditation only partially aligned, leaving brands exposed if they treat certification as due diligence.

Jul 24, 2026·2 min read

How bridal neckline shapes change the whole wedding dress feel

A neckline changes more than the bodice line, it shifts support, jewelry, veil placement, and how formal the whole dress feels.

Jul 24, 2026·5 min read

Culture

Scandinavian style evolves beyond minimalism, from blogs to Copenhagen Fashion Week

Scandinavian style grew from blog-born minimalism into a commercial force, with Anine Bing, Saks Potts and Copenhagen Fashion Week rewriting what ease looks like.

Jul 24, 2026·5 min read

Ugg taps MUNA for a back-to-school campaign about self-expression

UGG moved its Bailey Bow franchise back to school with MUNA front and center, pairing the Ultra Mini Bailey Bow with a campus campaign built around arts and self-expression.

Jul 24, 2026·2 min read

Trends

Engineer boots, the workwear staple built for durability and style

Pull-on engineer boots are back because the silhouette removes laces, wears fast, and turns hard-use practicality into a cleaner workwear line.

How to wear low-rise jeans in 2026, according to insiders

Low-rise jeans feel current when the proportions are sharp: tiny tops, tailored blazers, oversized knits, and loafers turn the Y2K staple into a clean 2026 outfit formula.

Loeffler Randall brings its first pop-up to Nantucket this summer

Loeffler Randall opened its first Nantucket pop-up at 7 Easy Street, pairing best-selling sandals, beach totes and sundresses with a week of island events.

Jul 24, 2026·2 min read

Why rise matters more than size for petite pants fit

The wrong rise can make the right size fail on a petite frame. Measure rise, not just inseam, to stop waistband gaps, crotch pull, and chopped leg lines.

Old money style, the etiquette behind black tie and white tie

The real old-money tell is etiquette: white tie and black tie are social codes, and knowing the difference decides whether you look bred in or badly dressed.

Culture

Why the Gucci Horsebit loafer defines old money style

Born in 1953, the Horsebit loafer became old-money shorthand by fusing Ivy ease, equestrian hardware, and Gucci’s house code into one disciplined slip-on.

London and New York inspire a chic summer city capsule wardrobe

London prizes smart polish and New York prizes speed, but both cities point to the same 9-piece summer capsule for heat, commuting, and after-dark plans.

Jennifer Garner and Ina Garten inspire easy Hamptons denim style

Jennifer Garner and Ina Garten make the Hamptons look practical again, and denim shirt overalls are the easiest shortcut to that polished, unfussy mood.

Jul 23, 2026·4 min read

Culture

Charleston Museum bridal collection traces two centuries of Lowcountry style

More than 80 Charleston wedding gowns show how Lowcountry brides dressed for climate, class, and ceremony, with accessories and fabrics turning style into regional history.

Jul 23, 2026·4 min read

Levi's and Sky High Farm Goods debut workwear-inspired denim capsule

Levi's will release GOOD WORK, GOOD GOODS on July 25, pairing new denim silhouettes with Sky High Farm Goods' food-justice ethos and a Bond Street farmers market pop-up.

Jul 23, 2026·2 min read