Body positivity was created in the 1960s by Black, queer women looking for a space to celebrate their marginalized bodies, a space where anyone who didn’t fit society’s strict beauty standards could belong. Like many other parts of feminist history, the movement was eventually hijacked by average-sized white women with hourglass figures, whose focus on
If you want to know who’s in line to be the next fashion superstar, it helps to ask a current one. Christopher John Rogers, the CFDA’s 2020 American Emerging Designer of the Year, has his money on Edvin Thompson, whom Rogers calls “undoubtedly one of New York’s most promising stars.” Thompson landed the cover of
“It’s a much more approachable world than I initially thought.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’re anything like us, then you probably spent a good chunk of the last year in quarantine doing at least one of two things: watching Schitt’s Creek (or rewatching…for the 3rd time, but who’s
We’re reclaiming February 14 in the name of self love! Just us, or are you strangely psyched for Valentine’s Day this year? In previous years, many of us rolled our eyes at the cheesy so-called “Hallmark holiday,” its materialistic expectations and the way it can make single folks feel, well, shitty. But, if ever there’s
Megan Fox may not be engaged to Machine Gun Kelly yet, but she wants her relationship with him to move ahead—as soon as her divorce from ex-husband Brian Austin Green is finalized. E! got an update from a source about how Fox and Green are doing as they legally close the chapter on their 10-year
It’s hard to beat the convenience of one-click ordering online and have shampoo, paper towels, and a $20 sweater delivered to your doorstep in two days. But if 2020 has taught me anything, it’s that small businesses are the backbone of the community. It’s what makes New York City the greatest city in the world:
In lieu of a New Years Resolution, Paloma Elsesser has her word of the year: joy. Following the chaos of a year that robbed us of that very emotion and then some, the IMG model says she has been prioritizing her happiness. Right now, as we chat over the phone, that happiness looks a lot
Matt WinkelmeyerGetty Images Early this morning, Evan Rachel Wood posted a statement on Instagram alleging that her former fiancé, Marilyn Manson, abused her during their relationship. “The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson,” she began. “He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically
Last October, Nordstrom made it easier for customers to locate all their favorite Black-owned beauty brands amongst the sea of brands across the site. Debuting the Inclusive Beauty category, which is the luxury site’s “curated assortment of products created for everyone–regardless of skin or hair type, tone, complexion or texture,” Nordstrom initially launched with seven
If you want that deep muscle burn, and you want it with low-impact, low-space moves that require little to no equipment, give barre a try. It’s one of our favorite styles of training to challenge your muscles, balance, and stamina, and you don’t need much more than your bodyweight and some sweat. OK, maybe a
David LivingstonGetty Images TV host and bakery owner Elizabeth Chambers penned a lengthy Instagram post following allegations made on social media against her ex-husband Armie Hammer, writing that she “didn’t realize how much [she] didn’t know.” Hammer recently withdrew his participation in the upcoming Jennifer Lopez film Shotgun Wedding, after what he called “vicious and
Diane Bondareff for Kiss Products At the start of the pandemic in March, it was difficult to envision what New York Fashion Week would look like with everyone sequestered to their humble abodes—or if there would even be a #NYFW. But in the city that never sleeps—even in the middle of a global pandemic—the show
After an iconic halftime performance from J Lo and Shakira last year, The Weeknd will be performing at Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. With his melodic vocals and bold public statements, we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us. Check out a workout playlist comprised of upbeat hit songs from
By FASHION Staff Date February 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter 2021’s Lunar New Year will kick off on Friday, February 12th this year, ushering in the Year of the Ox. Because of the ox’s important role in agriculture, the animal is associated with such positive traits as excellent work ethic, trustworthiness and honesty. And as they
For years, Meghan Markle has endured racist attacks from the British tabloids, in part contributing to her and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from their senior royal family roles last year. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and the rest of the royal family never publicly condemned the tabloid treatment of Meghan once she married into
As the weather gets colder, it can be difficult to push yourself to go on daily walks, let alone complete a full-body workout. Finding a routine that checks all the boxes — effective, no-equipment, upbeat — is key to getting over the mid-winter workout slump. That’s where STRONG Nation™ comes in. STRONG Nation™ is a
On Saturday, Beyoncé posted a new Ivy Park look on her Instagram story and the Ivy Park Twitter account. In the photo, she’s wearing hot-pink leggings and a crop top, which matches the white fur-lined Jeep behind her. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another
Let’s get February started in the best way: with four brand-new and ultra-intense workouts, all going live on our Instagram page and YouTube channel this week. We’ll start with barre sculpt on Monday, then stretch it out with some yoga, and finally ramp up your heart rate with kickboxing and HIIT before the end of
Tomorrow, on February 1, Kylie Jenner’s daughter, Stormi Webster, will turn 3 years old. Kylie is known to throw a big birthday bash—especially for her daughter. This year, even with a pandemic raging and millions of people still in line for the COVID-19 vaccines, Kylie, Stormi, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Dream Kardashian, True
If you’ve ever sat down to watch Netflix, blinked, and realized you just spent three hours admiring Regé-Jean Page on Bridgerton, then you know how easy it is to lose track of time. Most nights, I dream of big plans for the next day — wake up at 6 a.m., work out, drink tons of
Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images By FASHION Staff Date January 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter As we settle into the winter season and inch closer and closer toward the one-year mark of lockdown — part 1, at least — we’re grateful for any instances of excitement and beauty these days. The Couture Spring
George Clooney loves an old-fashioned romance. During an interview with AARP, he revealed one tradition in particular of which he’s particularly fond: writing letters to his wife, Amal Clooney. “Even in lockdown, I’ll write a letter and slip it on her desk, or she’ll write a letter and leave it under the pillow,” he said.”I’m
Some experts are debating whether you should avoid alcohol before and after you get the COVID-19 vaccine because of how it might impact your immune response. But one doctor we spoke to offered a different reason you might want to skip the drinks around the time of your vaccination: alcohol could increase the likelihood that
Photography via Instagram.com/ellaemhoff By Eliza Grossman Date January 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter The step-daughter of American Vice President Kamala Harris, Ella Emhoff, has just signed with IMG Models. The 22-year-old New York City-based Parsons student caught the attention of the fashion industry on Inauguration day, where she wore an embellished Miu Miu coat and burgundy