5 Trends To Embrace In 2018

5 Trends To Embrace In 2018

Set your sights on the new season? Up your game with Vogue's edit of trends for 2018. We're talking ugly shoes (it's a thing!), the fresh model face to know, and the unlikely return of cycling shorts... all beautifully illustrated by fashion's favourite illustrator, Tanya Ling.

Short Order

Cycling shorts are back, requisitioned from the Eighties aerobics studio. Well, only if they’re beautifully rendered in lace, as seen at Saint Laurent, where they were worn underneath a voluminous ball gown, or Nina Ricci, where they underscored tassel-heavy shirts. Time to tone up those thighs.

Radical Transparency

The style cognoscenti don't waste time with handbag clutter. Streamline your daily haul and upgrade your wallet: with plastic as a key catwalk trend at Valentino (seen here, with a studded purse interior), Chanel and Céline, your entirely see-through handbag should only reveal a neatly curated interior.

The Cardigan Fling

Any summer wedding guest can throw a cardigan over their dress - it’s those who are fastening them at the throat with a bejewelled brooch, arms left trailing (à la Erdem) that are winning right now.

Pretty In Porcelain

You're never too old to play with porcelain: a raspberry chain of embroidered dolls on white cotton at Simone Rocha, inspired by her collection of childhood toys, is the new-season update on florals. If that feels a little girly, try chintzy feet: Mulberry's sleek ankle boots come with a bone china heel fit for a country house dresser.

Fresh Face: Fran Summers

We love the lissom Yorkshire teen Fran Summers, who stormed spring at Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton and Céline in her debut season. Her agent signed her up on the premise that she reminded him of a young Natalie Portman, playing child assassin Mathilda in Léon. True to form, she's killing it.

Getting Married at the Same Wedding Venue as Your Cousin? Here's How to Make It Your Own

Getting Married at the Same Wedding Venue as Your Cousin? Here's How to Make It Your Own

While we were extremely excited to find out that another royal wedding is on the horizon—that of Princess Eugenie, who announced her engagement this week—another detail about her big day caught our attention too: She has booked the same chapel as her cousin, Prince Harry. And the two high-profile weddings are to take place only several months apart.

It is somewhat strangely comforting to know that even royals are not immune to the same problems us commoners have to deal with, like, how do you make sure your wedding looks totally different from your friend's/relative's/royal cousin-in-law's when they're both taking place at the same venue?

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First impressions are everything, so make sure there is a serious floral statement for guests to see upon entering," says Danielle Gonzalez of Blooms by the Box. "Consider placing two large centerpieces on either side of the entrance or having a floral focal point in the form of a lush photo backdrop or bridal table. This will ensure that you’re guiding [your guests] through a different experience from the moment the wedding begins."

She also suggests opting out of the regular table centerpieces and, instead, going for hanging ones. They not only make for absolutely breathtaking decor elements but are also quite practical since they will not take up any of your table space

Inside the Meeting That Started the Grammys' White Rose Protest

Inside the Meeting That Started the Grammys' White Rose Protest

Rita Ora, Kelly Clarkson, Halsey, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Gary Clark Jr., and Khalid are among the growing list of musicians who will wear white roses to the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday in support of the Hollywood-led Time’s Up movement, working to end sexual harassment.

“For me, the white rose represents solidarity and a peaceful, beautiful show of support,” Ora told InStyle of this weekend's unofficial dress code, which began picking up steam on Wednesday. “Music has always brought people together and has been an outlet for individuals to express all kinds of emotions. It is important that our art form continue to create safe spaces for people to explore these issues.”

Taking cues from Hollywood—which, earlier this month, transformed the Golden Globes red carpet into a nearly unanimous protest of stars dressed in head-to-toe black—the white rose demonstration is the music industry’s effort to rally behind Time’s Up’s mission and raise money for its $15 million legal defense fund.

Gal Gadot Reacts to Wonder Woman's Oscar Nominations Snub

Gal Gadot Reacts to Wonder Woman's Oscar Nominations Snub

Revlon ambassador and real-life Wonder Woman Gal Gadot stunned at an N.Y.C. event Wednesday when she arrived in an all-black look that managed to work in just about every notable red carpet trend.

Gadot, 32, attended the Revlon campaign event in a floor-grazing halter-cut ensemble from Mugler’s spring/summer 2018 collection. In addition to the garment’s ultra-plunging neckline and fitted bodice, the look finds its uniqueness in gleaming embellishments decorating the chest, a sheer panel stretching across the thigh area, and a flared bottom.

The Israeli actress wore her sleek dark locks at her shoulders for the event and accessorized with a Merlot-colored lip and matching nails.

That evening, Gadot opened up about Wonder Woman’s perceived Oscar snub, telling Entertainment Tonight, “I was very moved and touched by the people who were disappointed that Wonder Woman wasn't nominated, but we certainly never did the movie for that. I think that you can't have it all,” she continued. “We've done this movie and it was received in such an amazing, wonderful way, and we want to stay humble and grateful, and we're going to have another movie, so who knows? Maybe the next one!"

Spoken like a true superhero, Gal!

How Many People Does It Take To Make a Couture Dress?

How Many People Does It Take To Make a Couture Dress?

A dress is a dress, is a dress, is a dress, right? Well, not exactly. Not if said dress is couture. And definitely not if the said dress is Valentino Couture.

Yesterday in Paris, Pierpaolo Piccioli sent his Spring/Summer 2018 couture collection down the runway. The pieces took a breather from the typical uber feminine dresses he shows and instead, appeared modern and almost utilitarian (a fun sentiment when you add the most amazing feather hats ever). It was “a Haute Couture of present times,” the brand said in a press release.

One non-everyday piece that veered more traditional couture was a stand out red dress (how Valentino of them). The dress, “Floriana” is a celebration of the House of Valentino. Made entirely by hand (it’s couture, baby!), the dress was created using a technique known as pagine—which translates to mean “pages.” “The effect is that of the slightly offset superposition that can typically be found in the pages of an open book or between the petals of a flower,” the brand tells InStyle.com exclusively.

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The dress, made entirely by hand by six seamstresses from a light organza, has more than 375 Valentino-red scallops. Chic.

Why Is Kendall Jenner Hiding Her Face in This Photo Shoot?

Why Is Kendall Jenner Hiding Her Face in This Photo Shoot?

What model completely hides her signature pout away from the camera? Kendall Jenner, that’s who.

The 22-year-old model is the star of Missoni’s summer 2018 campaign and, no, she’s not wearing a bikini, crop top, or even denim cutoffs. Instead, Jenner turned to the brand’s fabulously colorful striped dresses and coordinating accessories, which she owns like a pro in each and every single shot.

Photographed by Harley Weir at White Sands National Park (how picturesque!), the shoot is intended to do more than simply, well, sell you clothing. Angela Missoni teamed up with artist Rachel Hayes and asked Jenner to also model her super-huge patchwork pieces, laid across the sand.

But wait, why can we barely see Jenner’s face, save for one shot in the entire portfolio? It’s for the sake of fashion, people!

She hides beneath a larger-than-life wide-brim hat, which Missoni says are set to look like “umbrellas grazing the shoulder and shielding her from the searing New Mexico sun” and evoke a sense of “mystique and glamour.”

That it does, plus we’re also low-key getting some Dr. Seuss vibes.

Who needs sunscreen when you’ve got an enormous hat?

Selena Gomez Transforms Into a Badass Ballerina for Puma's Latest Campaign

Selena Gomez Transforms Into a Badass Ballerina for Puma's Latest Campaign

I know it's Friday, but Selena Gomez's Puma campaign will make you want to skip happy hour and head straight to the gym after work today. The singer-slash-actress-slash-perfect-human-being is delivering major gym goals while wearing pieces from Puma's latest drop, the En Pointe collection. The new lineup is inspired by the graceful poise of ballerinas, but still embodies the tough spirit that Puma is known for.

In the imagery, you'll see Gomez striking a pose in the coolest leggings accented with sheer panels ($85; puma.com) and a millennial pink sports bra and coordinating sneakers ($100; puma.com).

The ballet references don't just stop with the soft blush tones. There are also sneakers laced up with satin ribbons reminiscent of the wraps on pointe shoes. The best part: You can shop the entire line now. So even if you don't feel like actually going to the gym, you can at least look like you burned a few calories while wearing the chic Puma En Pointe collection.