Sommaire pour October 2016 de Marie Claire

1. ALL MINE Become a fashion designer thanks to Kate Spade New York— without, you know, having to actually sketch or sew. The brand is launching a personalization program for accessories, with leather stickers, interchangeable straps, engraving, and more. (Pouch, from $78, stickers, $10 each; katespade.com) 2. ON POINTE Warning: You’ll have to pick your jaw up off the floor as you flip through the pages of Gregg Delman’s new book, Misty Copeland (out this month from Rizzoli). The stunning photographs were taken over three years during studio visits with the American Ballet Theatre principal dancer. 3. SAY MY NAME Don’t ask what’s in Byredo’s latest scent: The brand won’t tell. It’s up to you to identify the notes in, and reasons you love, the unisex unnamed eau de parfum…

The Real World Thank you for having Amy [Schumer] on the cover. To see a woman who is so talented, successful, and opinionated, and has a body like me and so many other women, made me tear up. Learning body-love and selflove is so much easier when we see “everyday women” in the limelight. Her interview was real and raw. And most important, it was relatable. —Danielle Holmes, Kuna, ID Your interview with the most amazing woman on the planet only further served to reinforce my rather high opinion of her. —Rich Foley, Fayette, OH State of the Union My favorite article was “The Tanzanian Wives’ Club” by Abigail Haworth. Not only was the story a fascinating testament to the power of women uniting to help one another, but it…

“Kate’s loose waves remind me of the effortless West Coast style her mom, Goldie Hawn, has always had.” —HAIRSTYLIST CHRIS MCMILLAN HAIR: To create a tousled effect, hairstylist Chris McMillan first blowdried Hudson’s hair with a round brush, then added texture by wrapping sections around curling wands. “I used a few different-size wands so it looked playful and haphazard, not too done up,” he says. McMillan misted on a small amount of light-hold hairspray to seal the style. MAKEUP: For the actress’s luminous look, makeup artist Debra Ferullo prepped her skin with a face oil and creamy moisturizer before layering on a light foundation. To make Hudson’s green eyes pop, Ferullo swiped a rose-gold shadow across the upper lids and then applied a dark-copper hue at the creases and lower…

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THE LOOK “We communicate through our clothing, so I’m particularly attracted to line and dot patterns that remind me of Morse code.” INSIDER TIP Hearst recommends staying at the Estancia Vik José Ignacio hotel for its cozy accommodations and scenic pool. The life I lived on my family’s ranch, surrounded by horses and cattle, until I was 17. I took over the sheep-breeding and merino-wool operations after my father passed away in 2011, so now I fly back several times a year. It’s very remote—the closest city, Paysandú, is over two hours away. I bring my three kids when I can, because it’s important to me that they connect with nature. We don’t worry about Wi-Fi or TV—we just enjoy good food and good chat, sit by the fire, and…

Planning a trip across the pond? If so, you might consider taking a page out of De Beers’ itinerary. The jeweler is paying tribute to London, the location of its very first store—45 Old Bond Street, if you care to stop by—with a collection touring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Stroll along the banks of the Thames (whose adjacent path inspired a double-stranded lariat with pear-shaped diamonds resembling water droplets) toward Elizabeth Tower, home of Big Ben, captured with a clock-shaped pendant necklace that doubles as a brooch. A swirling necklace, earring, and ring set mimics the circular motion of the London Eye Ferris wheel (marquise-cut diamonds cleverly nod to the passenger capsules), from which you can see Battersea Power Station’s Art Deco double chimneys and the Albert…

“Modeling is a skill—it’s hard,” says Philomena Kwao. The 26-year-old Ghanaian beauty understands the meaning of that word. While Kwao was getting her master’s in international health management, a friend submitted her picture to London’s Models 1 agency, which called her in for a test shoot. “My mum went to make sure it was real,” she says, laughing. “Our idea of models was Naomi Campbell, Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn—tall, slim.” Four years and multiple plum gigs later (including Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue), Kwao is disrupting both the industry’s body-image ideals and its racial divides. “There aren’t many models with my very dark skin who are also plus-size,” says the activist, who in 2014 founded The Lily Project, a charitable initiative connecting women with mentors. “I was insecure about it when…

THE EXTRAS LUXE FUR, METAL ACCENTS, AND SPORTY HITS OF GREEN AND BLUE HOW TO WEAR IT - PANTS SHOULD BE SKINNY AND CROPPED ABOVE THE ANKLE. - BALANCE OUT BIG SOLES WITH VOLUME ON TOP (THINK FUZZY COATS AND OVERSIZE BAGS).…

THE EXTRAS ARTSY JEWELRY AND ORNATE CHAIN BAGS HOW TO WEAR IT - MIDI-LENGTH DRESSES AND SKIRTS CONTINUE THE ROMANTIC THEME. - A GLIMPSE OF SKIN PEEKING OUT ABOVE THE BOOT KEEPS IT FROM FEELING TOO HEAVY.…

THE EXTRAS CHOCOLATE LEATHER, GEOMETRIC TOUCHES, AND A MASCULINE WATCH HOW TO WEAR IT - DON’T LET THE TOP SHOW (RATHER, LET IT DISAPPEAR UNDER YOUR GARMENT). - STEER CLEAR OF ROOMY STYLES—THE SNUGGER THE FIT, THE BETTER THESE LOOK.…

JIMMY CHOO’S NEW CUSTOMIZABLE RANGE INVITES YOU TO STEP INTO THE DESIGNER’S SHOES “I WAS THINKING ABOUT THAT GIDDY DELIGHT YOU SEE IN CHILDREN WHEN THEY CHOOSE FROM A TRAY OF SWEETS.” —SANDRA CHOI If maximalism is this fall’s style M.O., Jimmy Choo creative director Sandra Choi doubled down on the moreis-more vibe. In introducing an accessories range you can personalize, she says, “I wanted to give a sense of showmanship.” Think satin pumps punched up with lilac and dark-purple abstracted camo; suede clutches in plum, black, or camel; and icy-blue mirrored-leather platforms, all tricked out with 52 choose-your-own Swarovski-crystal buttons, brooch clips, and fur pom-poms. “It embodies the idea of the pick-and-mix sweetie shop and that excitement you experienced as a child,” Choi says. “I remember feeling intoxicated by…

KRISTIN YAMADA Global Street Reporter AMBRA WASHINGTONSOOKRAM Beauty Marketing Project Manager KATIE JOY BLANKSMA Digital Copywriter…

YOUR GUIDE TO GOING OUT, STAYING IN, AND GETTING AWAY I SAW THE SIGN My rising sign (which is what you present to the world) is Cancer, my sun sign (who you’re supposed to grow into) is Virgo, and my moon sign (the sign that really knows you) is Sagittarius. All of my signs make a lot of sense. Cancer rising is on-point because I’m close to my home, very sensitive, in tune with my family. My sun sign comes into the forefront in terms of my career; I take on Virgo traits when going after what I want. I can be a stickler. But because of my moon sign, I’m not as serious as some Virgos. It adds a bit of frenetic energy into all of that. OFF THE…

1. THE MOTHERS by Brit Bennett (Riverhead Books) What it means to be a mother haunts this observant debut novel. From the moms who left, to the mothers-to-be—the ways in which matriarchs come and go takes you on a feels-filled journey. 2. CRUEL BEAUTIFUL WORLD by Caroline Leavitt (Algonquin) Lucy feels invisible until a new teacher arrives in town. But they have no idea how the unrest in the air—we’re talking Manson era—will affect their relationship in this riveting tale. It’ll raise your own heartbeat, too. 3. THE WANGS VS. THE WORLD by Jade Chang (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) It all comes crashing down for Charles Wang, so he and his family hit the road. This endearing debut is more fun than you’d expect from a trip with this backdrop. 4.…

Guest Editor: EMMA MEEKS, 19 The student and thrift-store connoisseur shares her favorite spots in the Mile High City. Cool digs: Centrally located Hotel Teatro (hotel teatro.com) is a great place to stay. It offers a Red Rocks Rock package that includes a tour of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and complimentary transportation to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Good eats: For delicious woodoven pizza and fresh oysters, stop by Cart-Driver (cart-driver.com). The clam pie is a must, and so is the house-made hot sauce! Retail therapy: Mid-century modern home goods and boho-chic vintage apparel come together at the supercool Meek Vintage shop (shopmeekco.com). Spa haven: “Treat Yo Self” is the slogan at Base Coat nail salon (basecoatnailsalon.com)—and what a treat it is. Indulge in a pedicure featuring a sugar…

Deep-condition and get a blowout the day before. A moisturizing hair treatment helps to prevent flyaways and frizz, says NYC colorist Rita Hazan. And get a blowout before you go: “The one great thing about dry airplane air is that it helps preserve a blowout, so you won’t have to wash or style for a few days after you arrive.” Cleanse when you get to your seat. If your flight is more than a few hours, take off your makeup with wipes and apply moisturizer, suggests facialist Mashell Tabe, who frequently jets between New Mexico, NYC, and L.A. (And almost every expert we spoke with uses antibacterial wipes to clean the armrests and tray before settling in.) Hydrate like crazy during the flight. In addition to drinking water, NYC dermatologist…

MC VERIFIED MC VERIFIED MULTI-HYPHENATE MAKEUP ARTIST Isamaya Ffrench This British artist (@isamayaffrench) pushes the boundaries of beauty while working as an illustrator and editor, designing window displays—and, oh yeah, painting faces (and bodies), too. CHILLEST HAIR PRO Sabrina Szinay Proving you don’t need (and maybe don’t want?) an army of Snapchat followers to succeed, the NYC-based hairstylist (@sabrinaszinay) does offhanded-chic hair for clients like Rag & Bone, Won Hundred, and Opening Ceremony. MANICURE MASTERMIND Alicia Torello The up-and-coming nail pro (@aliciatnails) stays ahead of the nail-art game with graphic, minimalist designs that never overshadow their wearers. MC VERIFIED Our editors assess the entire scope of beauty and wellness innovation, and endorse only the best in show. Think of it as our ultimate stamp of approval. SKIN GURU Shamara Bondaroff NYC It girls…

Jouis Vuitton revolutionized luggage in the early 1860s by squaring off domed, treasure-chest-style trunks to make them stackable and stamping its creations with an LV monogram. Today, the iconic logo is one of the most pirated on the planet, with illegal imitations spanning the globe from Canal Street in New York City to the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris. That’s why the house took extra care to protect its latest release from knockoffs: Launching this fall, the new fragrance line was concocted in an LVMH perfumery, with bottles labeled in code, using ingredients exclusive to the brand, to be sold only in its boutiques. Such steps are similar to those commonly taken by tech companies to protect intellectual-property rights. These specific measures ensure that no other perfumes can…

LIP SERVICE TRADITIONAL GLOSS HAS GOTTEN A BAD RAP IN RECENT YEARS, BUT ECSTASY LACQUER, HERE AND RIGHT, COMBINES VINYL SHINE WITH A SUPER-MOISTURIZING, BALM-LIKE FORMULA AND SERIOUSLY ROADTESTED PIGMENTS—CANTELLO WAS INSPIRED BY THE DENSE, BRILLIANT FINISH OF CAR PAINT. PERFECT FINISH THIS YEAR’S LAUNCH OF THE PRIMA PRODUCT LINE HAS BEEN GAMECHANGING: IT’S BASICALLY SKINCARE TAILORED TO WEAR WITH MAKEUP. THE GLOW-ON BALM, SHOWN HERE, MAKES FOR A DEWY PRIMER THAT HELPS FOUNDATION STAY FRESH ALL DAY, AS OPPOSED TO THE 4 P.M. SETTLED-IN LOOK. MASS APPEAL WHILE COLOR TRENDS MAY COME AND GO, LIP BALM WILL ALWAYS BE OUR DESERTISLAND STAPLE. WE’RE OBSESSED WITH THE NEW GENDER-NEUTRAL HIM/HER LIPCARE (USED HERE), WHICH GLIDES ON LIKE BUTTAH AND SMELLS EVER-SO-FAINTLY OF COTTON FLOWER, ORANGE BLOSSOM, AND MUSK. FINE LINES…

Libra (September 23–October 22) Though those born under your sign often steer clear of controversy and confrontation, you will thrive on a little friction and polarity. This doesn’t mean hostility or negativity, but the kind of contact that allows you to state your case in a sportsmanlike manner. Say both what’s not in the script and things you weren’t planning to say, then pay attention to how others respond and how that pushes your buttons. You’ll get ideas you never would have dreamed of otherwise. POWER DAY: October 11 Scorpio (October 23–November 21) This has been an unusual year for you, with many necessary adjustments and self-discoveries, including a deep internal fortitude rooted in what you want. Now, it’s coming from what you want to say. You’re recognizing the beauty of…

Aurora James grew up admiring her mother’s extensive collection of clothing from around the world. So when the NYC-based designer started traveling to Africa on vacation, it was only natural that she was drawn to shoes and accessories made by artisans in destinations like Ethiopia and Morocco. She began meeting with craftsmen in those countries to learn about their design processes after noticing that they were losing out on work as Western fashions gained popularity over traditional apparel. Before long, James was collaborating with them on a pair of velskoens, aka desert boots, known colloquially as “vellies.” “We tweaked the color and the pattern. It was about working within the shape, and reinventing a little bit,” she says. Friends loved the boots, and she started selling them at New York’s…

1 FINISH LINES THIS SUPERAFFORDABLE, GRAPHIC WOODEN MAKEUPBRUSH SET LOOKS EXTRA-LUXE. «SONIA KASHUK EXOTIC ARTISAN TWELVE-PIECE BRUSH SET, $40; TARGET.COM» 2 PONY EXPRESS I LOVE HOW THIS CANDLE’S AROMA CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF A STABLE, FROM THE HAY AND TACK TO A HINT OF HORSE SMELL VIA “ANIMALIC” NOTES. «LAFCO NEW YORK SADDLE LEATHER/TACK ROOM CANDLE, $60; LAFCO.COM» 3WELLHEELED THE IT BOOTS OF THE SEASON MAY COME AND GO, BUT YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH THIS TIMELESS PAIR. «HERMÈS BOOTS, $2,995; 800-441-4488» 4 HELMUT HEAD THIS VEGAN-LEATHER STICK BARRETTE IS A BREEZY, CHIC WAY TO KEEP YOUR PONYTAIL BOUNCY. «KITSCH VEGAN LEATHER COGNAC STICK BARRETTE, $14; MYKITSCH.COM» 5 CHARM SCHOOL JAPANESE PEARLS GET RIDING LESSONS COURTESY OF THIS RING’S HORSESHOESTYLE SETTING. «TASAKI RING, PRICE UPON REQUEST; TASAKI-GLOBAL.COM FOR STORES» 6…

RARE FORM Neither pump nor bootie, the season’s standout style is something of an in-between. SHOES $725, Stella McCartney; (212) 255-1556. MAKE THE ROUNDS Circular bags enter the ring as a fresh shape worth coveting. BAG $2,690, Loewe at Barneys New York; (212) 826-8900. MIDAS TOUCH Trust us—a chain-embellished ankle boot is the missing link in your shoe collection. BOOTS $1,595, Giuseppe Zanotti Design; (212) 650-0455. SECOND TO NONE For girls on the go: Set a stylish pace with a men’s-inspired watch that can actually clock your speed. WATCH price upon request, Rolex; rolex.com for stores. RIPPLE EFFECT When others zig with basic black, zag with wavy metallic stripes. SHOES from $800, Fendi; (212) 897-2244 for similar styles.…

When Louis Vuitton launched his namesake luggage label in 1854, the trunk was his signature item. But even the brand’s most devoted fans may not recognize those trunks today. Why? The answer lies with the LV monogram pattern—or rather, the lack thereof. See, it wasn’t until 1896, after Mr. Vuitton died and left the company to his son, Georges, that the interlocking LV pattern with quatrefoils and four-petaled flowers debuted. It’s been riffed on since (think Stephen Sprouse’s graffiti and Yayoi Kusama’s spots), but the shapes themselves have remained the same until now. In the designer’s latest jewelry collection, more than 60 oneof-a-kind pieces explore how a flower evolves as it blossoms over time. Enamel-trimmed rings show the shape rippling outward like unfurling petals, while cascading red spinel earrings resemble…

THE EXTRAS STRUCTURED BAGS AND A JACKET WITH MILITARY FLAIR HOW TO WEAR IT - WHITE ANKLE SOCKS ADD A PLAYFUL SCHOOLGIRL VIBE. - PAIR WITH SKINTIGHT CIGARETTE PANTS OR A MINISKIRT FOR A LESS DEMURE EFFECT.…

THE EXTRAS RUGGED-FEELING MESSENGER BAGS AND RAINBOWCOLORED DIAMONDS FOR CONTRAST HOW TO WEAR IT - TEMPER THE TOMBOY IMPRESSION WITH A DELICATE DRESS. - AFRAID THEY LOOK CLUNKY? BLACK TIGHTS CREATE A LONG, LEAN LINE.…

THE EXTRAS A TEXTURED TOP-HANDLE BAG, AVIATOR SHADES, AND CLASSIC GOLD JEWELRY HOW TO WEAR IT - CUT YOUR HEMLINE ABOVE THE KNEE TO UP THE FEMININE FACTOR. - RIFF FURTHER ON THE MENSWEAR TREND BY PAIRING WITH A BELTED TRENCH COAT.…

“TREND IS A DIRTY WORD. NOWADAYS, IT’S ABOUT INDIVIDUALITY— FINDING WHAT YOU LIKE.” —EDGARDO OSORIO Edgardo Osorio grew up surrounded by women. “In school, I was the boy hanging out with all the girls, reading magazines,” he says. “I learned that when women like something, they talk.” Which is exactly what they did in 2011 when the now 30-year-old launched his footwear label, Aquazzura (Italian for “blue water,” nodding to Osorio’s love of the ocean). “It was a difficult time for business, so everybody thought I was crazy,” admits the Colombian-born, Monte Carlo–based designer. “But I think the most interesting things happen during a crisis, because that’s when you’re forced to be creative and think outside the box.” As public fascination with street style and social media grew, so, too,…

SPHERE FACTOR A round silver-hued watch is a timeless status symbol, a subtle cue to the world that you’ve arrived—and right on schedule…

Good. Bring on the LOLs! GOOD or BAD? Bad. I need drama to take my mind off real life. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR COMEDIES? Complicated, like … A skirmish in the mommy wars? Feminist, filthy, and sad around the edges. In the absurdist FLEABAG (Amazon Prime Video), British newcomer Phoebe Waller-Bridge (above) plays a freaky, foulmouthed, lovable loser. It’s the battle of the stay-at-home moms in AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (ABC). We’re rooting for the irresistibly charming Katie (Katy Mixon). How about turning a messed-up life around? Earn (Donald Glover, right) is homeless, broke, and on the verge of losing his family in ATLANTA (FX)—what rapper wouldn’t want this guy as his manager? OK—rock bottom. In ONE MISSISSIPPI (Amazon Prime Video), Tig Notaro deals with cancer, disease, her mother’s death ……

From the darling buds of May to shy violets, there are no greater muses to the beauty world than flowers. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Arabs, and Romans were mad for capturing flora’s most enchanting scents to make rose water and grooming solutions galore, leading to centuries of beauty innovation. More recently, luxury fragrance maker and interior-design legend Clive Christian looked to the gardens of Willaston Hall—an English countryside estate that he has painstakingly restored to its Queen Anne–era glory—in order to dream up Rock Rose and Cosmos Flower, the first pair of scents that will be part of a new fragrance collection, Noble VII. This month, Shu Uemura debuts a Takashi Murakami collaboration: The artist’s trademark flower-power-esque prints will be splashed across iconic products like the brand’s cleansing oil and…

In summer, the German countryside is ablaze with calendula flowers that look like thousands of tiny suns. Well, that’s how the farmers here at Weleda’s biodynamic medicinal plant gardens, in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, describe their crop, which will eventually make its way into Weleda’s beauty products. Gazing at the knee-high orange blossoms in front of me, I can’t say I disagree. My guide, Andrea Horn-Straub, plucks one and strokes the petals. “See how they’re layered in a way that mimics the layers of the skin?” she asks. “That’s how we know this plant will benefit the skin.” Mmmkay, I think, nodding along. Her explanation has roots in folk medicine practices (healers in medieval Germany thought herbs that resembled specific body parts could cure ailments affecting those parts) and anthroposophic medicine,…

1. Emily Luciano @EMILY_LUCIANO Age: 21. Home base: Ottawa, Ontario. Dream product: “I wish there was a mascara that instantly gave you eyelash extensions— they take so much time to reapply every day!” Travel must-have: “A texturizing dry shampoo, like Batiste’s Oomph It XXL, lets me tszuj up my day-old curls.” Favorite follow: “I get great beauty tips from @byrdiebeauty.” 2. Maria Alia @MARIAALIA Age: 24. Home base: Mobile, Alabama. Beauty icon: “I adore Bella Hadid’s no-fuss style—and her high cheekbones and everything else, too.” App obsession: “Facetune—used in moderation—is perfect for brightening up eyes or smoothing makeup creases in photos.” Skincare saver: “Le Weekend de Chanel is my go-to when I’m lazy and don’t feel like layering skincare products.” 3. Tandya Stewart @SIMPLYTANDYA Age: 25. Home base: Los Angeles.…

Wild at Heart Double Feature Tinsel Town Ivory Tower Smoke and Mirrors Leading Ladies La Vie en Rose HAIR: PETER SAVIC AT OPUS BEAUTY MAKEUP: JAMES KALIARDOS MANICURE: ASHLIE JOHNSON FOR CHANEL LE VERNIS AT THE WALL GROUP PROP STYLING: ABRAHAM LATHAM AT ART DEPARTMENT MODELS: CHEYENNE KEUBEN AT MARILYN AGENCY; LI XIAOXING AT WOMEN MANAGEMENT…

OVER THE SUMMER, KATE HUDSON Instagrammed a photo of herself lounging on a beach with a copy of the book of essays All About Love propped on her bare thigh. Written in 2000 by feminist scholar bell hooks, these meditations on love and solitude would seem more at home in a Fem Theory class than in a celebrity’s bikini selfie. But Hudson is a living example of a quote in the book: “The word ‘love’ is most often defined as a noun, yet … we would all love better if we used it as a verb.” Hudson loves as a verb—actively, consciously. She cuddles and cooks with her sons, Ryder, 12, and Bingham, 5; meditates with her mom, Goldie Hawn; and has an open-door policy for her oldest girlfriends, who…

Smarty PANTS Just like a great pair of jeans, everyone needs a pair of perfect black leggings. New startup Girlfriend Collective has created just—and only—that. Each incredibly flattering, high-waisted pair features supersoft fabric made from 25 recycled water bottles, and, until October 31, the brand is giving them away for free (you just pay shipping). The search is officially over. GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE girlfriend.com Step and Repeat Remember the Skip It? If you’re a ’90s girl, chances are you were obsessed. Clearly the folks who created the SkipFit were feeling nostalgic, because the device—an updated riff on the original—makes us want to bump up the ’NSync and kiss our boring jump ropes bye, bye, bye. EMPOWER FITNESS SkipFit, $20; store.empowerfitness.com. BREATH OF FRESH AIR According to Harvard studies, deep breathing is…

@MsSarahPaulson 1. IF I WEREN’T AN ACTRESS, I’D BE: A veterinarian. 2. THE THREE QUALITIES THAT GOT ME WHERE I AM TODAY: Tenacity, more tenacity, and then more tenacity. 3. MOMENT I FELT I’D MADE IT: When Glenn Close told me she thought I was a wonderful actress, on the red carpet the first (and only) time I attended the Academy Awards. I couldn’t believe she knew who I was, much less thought I was any good! 4. WHAT KIND OF WORK WOULD YOU DO FOR FREE? Act. (Don’t tell anyone.) 5. WORST PITFALL OF THE JOB: Having to look in the mirror more than is healthy or useful. 6. CHANGE I’D LIKE TO SEE IN MY INDUSTRY: I would like to see the person most right for the part get the job. The star system…

AGE: 37. OCCUPATION: Actress and entrepreneur. HOMETOWN AND CURRENT RESIDENCE: Los Angeles. KEEPING IT REAL: The actress arrived in laid-back style, with wet hair and sans makeup, wearing a gray Roe + May maxi dress, Chloé espadrille wedges, and stacked vintage bracelets. ELECTRIC COMPANY: Hudson drove her Tesla to the shoot with a car seat still fastened in back for her 5-yearold son, Bingham. #NOFILTER: Dressed in a white robe during hair and makeup, she snapped selfies with hairstylist Chris McMillan that she later posted for her 5 million Instagram followers. ON THE MENU: In between shots, Hudson had a green juice and salmon, plus an arugula salad. ALREADY FAMOUS: No stranger to an audience, the actress belted along to Adele’s “When We Were Young” and Labrinth’s “Jealous” on set.…

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The ubiquitous canvas tote—relied upon by cool girls everywhere to transport everything from groceries to books to yoga mats—is getting a major upgrade. This month, The Frye Company kicks off an effort to end hunger in the U.S. with an upscale, recycledleather version it’s calling the Harvest. The name is inspired by its purpose: For every bag sold, $100 will be donated to the charity Feeding America, whose goal is to end the staggering statistic that one in seven Americans live at risk of hunger. Just as the organization collects surplus food donations from places like grocery stores and government agencies (to distribute via local food banks), the bags themselves were made using over 12,000 square feet of surplus leather from other products. Though limited in number (just 1,000 were…

NINA GARCIA: WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO SINCE LEAVING KATE SPADE 10 YEARS AGO? KATE SPADE: Spending time at my daughter Bea’s school. I signed up for everything: library duty, general store, class rep—which I highly suggest not doing. Bea liked it, but now that she’s 11, she’s like, “OK, you can step back a bit.” NG: WHY DID YOU NAME THE LABEL FRANCES VALENTINE? KS: My brother, father, grandfather, and his father were named Frances. Valentine is on my mother’s side—her dad’s middle name was Valentine, because he was born on Valentine’s Day. NG: HOW ARE THE TWO BRANDS DIFFERENT? KS: I’m reflecting on the past 10 years as a different person. I’d never been a mother; I’d never not worked. Starting at 11, I was a movie-theater…

When it comes to architecture, nothing quite compares to the grandeur of Versailles. The French Baroque design, the manicured gardens—Louis XIV’s sprawling palace (originally the hunting lodge of his father, Louis XIII, before becoming the official royal residence in 1682) offers much to marvel at. But peek beyond the velvet ropes inside at the parquetry flooring, ornate ceiling murals, and gilded candelabras, and you may find it’s the decorative elements that make a bigger impression. Such was the case for Dior’s fine jewelry creative director, Victoire de Castellane. “Versailles symbolizes the luxurious, 18th-century French art of living that Christian Dior so admired,” says de Castellane, who looked to those ornamental details to craft a collection of 60 new pieces. From chandelier-shaped earrings to rings that nod to the palace’s iconic…

Senior Fashion Editor ZANNA ROBERTS RASSI to mark our seventh wedding anniversary, my husband, Mazdack Rassi, and I took a trip to St. Lucia without family, friends, or kids (a rarity for us). We blissed out for 48 hours at Viceroy Sugar Beach, a heavenly resort nestled between the Piton mountains. There are few things a villa with a private pool and personal butler can’t solve. We returned home to New York just in time to see The Stone Roses play Madison Square Garden. Having grown up in Manchester during the ’90s—the height of the music craze known as Madchester—I’m a fanatic when it comes to Brit music. We spent the night with David Beckham, David Gardner, and Anglophile Liv Tyler, bellowing the lyrics with beers in hand. After riding…

THE EXTRAS SEVENTIES-ERA PATCHWORK PIECES, RETRO SUNNIES, AND GOLD BAUBLES HOW TO WEAR IT -GO FOR NEUTRAL BROWN AND TAN HUES THAT WORK WITH EVERYTHING. - USE THE PRINT TO EMBOLDEN A LOW-KEY OUTFIT, OR MIX WITH PATTERNS IN THE SAME COLOR FAMILY.…

THE EXTRAS PSYCHEDELIC ZEBRA PRINTS AND FISHNET DETAILS HOW TO WEAR IT - A HIGH-WAISTED LEATHER SKIRT GIVES YOU LEGS FOR DAYS. - GO ALL IN WITH A TOP THAT HAS EXAGGERATED SHOULDERS OR PUFFED SLEEVES.…

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“I WANTED TO ENCOMPASS THE DREAMY RENAISSANCE ERA, BUT WITH A SEDUCTIVE SENSE OF SOPHISTICATION.” –GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI After Eve—the O.G. of femininity, some say—coaxed Adam to take that ill-fated bite of apple, she suddenly realized she had nothing to wear. In a cheekily insurgent move for the Middle Ages, Sandro Botticelli painted Venus on her half shell totally disrobed, her only accessory an artfully drawn shock of hair. And when designer Giuseppe Zanotti concocted his latest take on the ever-shifting way modern women dress, it was no surprise that images of these two icons gave rise to the notion of a genteel female with a postmodern edge. “I was inspired by a classic, feminine woman,” Zanotti says of the collection. “One who stands against the grain in a world where…

YOUR GET-AHEAD GUIDE FOR CAREER, STYLE, AND SUCCESS BOLD FACE ROSS, 43, EARNED HER FIRST EMMY NOMINATION IN JULY On TV these days, working moms are in startlingly short supply—one more reason why Black-ish, ABC’s sitcom about an upper-middle-class black family, is easily one of the most important (and funny!) shows on the small screen today, tackling not just all-too-relevant conversations about race, but also feminism, class, and careers. We caught up with Tracee Ellis Ross, whose take on matriarch and physician Rainbow “Bow” Johnson, with its shades of a modern-day Lucille Ball, earned her her very first Emmy nod this year. MARIE CLAIRE: YOUR MOTHER IS MUSIC LEGEND DIANA ROSS. DID GROWING UP AROUND THAT KIND OF STARDOM INFORM YOUR CAREER CHOICES? TRACEE ELLIS ROSS: I don’t know that…

i wear a different fragrance for every character I play. Smells make me feel quite emotional, and they bring back so many memories. I remember that I had trouble sleeping when I was a kid and used to spray my mom’s perfume on my pillow. I also remember lavender really clearly. That reminds me of my granny. She’d put those little lavender fragrance bags in all her knicker drawers—not that I was going through my granny’s knicker drawers! I just remember [the scent] of her clothes, because she’d line her drawers with lavender paper. So I actually have got that in my knicker drawers now, too. There’s also Bonfire Night [the British holiday Guy Fawkes Night on November 5]. I remember going as a kid and it’d be the smells…

CROWDED HOUSE ON MODELS, FROM LEFT: DRESS, $4,900, SUNGLASSES, $380, SHOES, $1,150; BLACK FLOWER RING & STAR RING, PRICES UPON REQUEST, CHANEL FINE JEWELRY. DRESS & NECKLACE, PRICES UPON REQUEST, TWO-FINGER RING, $425; WHITE FLOWER RING, PRICE UPON REQUEST, CHANEL FINE JEWELRY. BAGS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: PATCHWORK BAG, SHEARLING BAG & RED QUILTED BAG, PRICES UPON REQUEST, NAVY LEATHER BAG, $4,500, GOLD BUCKET BAG, PRICE UPON REQUEST, BLUE STITCHED BAG, $3,200, BLACK TWEED BUCKET BAG, $3,200, RED STITCHED BAG, PRICE UPON REQUEST. SHOES, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: RED-AND-BLACK BOOTS, BLACK-AND-BEIGE SHOES, SILVER METALLIC SHOES & VELVET-AND-PEARL SHOES, PRICES UPON REQUEST, BLACK QUILTED VELVET SHOES, $825, TWO-TONE SHOES WITH SILVER CHAIN & RED QUILTED SHOES, PRICES UPON REQUEST. JEWELRY (ON BOX), CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: PEARL NECKLACE, $1,625; PEARL PLUME…

i recently matched with the perfect guy on Bumble. For those of you not navigating modern dating’s location-based app scene, the best way to describe the experience is the running of the bulls in Pamplona: You’re doing this crazy thing that could potentially give you the thrill of your life, hundreds of strangers are in the mix with you, and you’re just trying your damn best to avoid getting horned in the ass by a bull. But when I saw pics of TPG (the perfect guy), I knew immediately he was, like, my dude. He was handsome in a sweet-faced, ’90s-grunge-model way, intelligent, successful, and very tall—an American Prince William, if you will. Annoyingly, it turned out that APW (American Prince William; I’m settling on this) did not actually live…