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From Coastal Grandmother to Regencycore — A Guide to Summer 2022’s Fashion Personas

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It’s officially summer, and with the season a chance to try on something new. Whether that’s a pair of sandals or an entirely new look, summer has a tradition of offering the opportunity to slip into a new, more carefree identity. This year, there are a handful of clear trends that point not just to singular products or silhouettes, but entire personas that propose the idea of a new summer identity with a healthy does of fantasy. Daydreaming of more romance this season? Try a corset or puffy sleeve from the regencycore trend. Nostalgic for the early aughts (regardless of whether or not you lived through them)? The Y2K movement marches on. Want to fast forward to a more mature, beach-adjacent wardrobe là Diane Keaton in “As Good As It Gets”? Try on the coastal grandmother craze. Here, a rundown of seven summer ’22 fashion personas we’re bound to see this season. 1. Coastal grandmother Everyone’s current favorite fashion buzzphrase, there is a lot less to the coastal grandmother loo

Louis Vuitton Spring 2023 Men’s Paid Tribute To Virgil Abloh With Kendrick Lamar Performance + Toy Themed Collection

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Around this time five years ago, a 38-year-old Virgil Abloh was unveiling his very first collection for Louis Vuitton as the brand’s artistic director of menswear, a groundbreaking line of colorful pieces that would come to redefine fashion and change the positioning of the luxury market forever. Today, his friends, coworkers and fans continued to pay homage to the late designer, in an equally vibrant spring summer ’23 men’s collection for the brand that carried on Abloh’s legacy of creativity, innovation and use of color. The front row as as star-studded as it was back in 2018 , when friends Rihanna, Kanye West and Bella Hadid cheered on the designer as he became the first Black creative director at Vuitton and as such one of the biggest Black designers in the entire fashion industry. This time around, Naomi Campbell, J Balvin, Justin Timberlake and plenty of other names sat in the front row as a marching band kicked off the show, followed by the collection — and then a closing per

The Best Bags, Shoes and Accessories From Louis Vuitton’s Spring Summer 2023 Men’s Show

A closer look at some of the best bags, shoes and accessories from the Louis Vuitton spring summer ’23 men’s collection, designed by the brand’s studio team, paying homage to the late designer Virgil Abloh, its artistic director of menswear. From new explorations on the Vuitton monogram on briefcases and duffels to molded rubber shoes, snowboard-inspired boots and new sneaker styles, here are the accessories destined to become the “It” items of spring ’23. Source: Fashion

Ariana Debose Blossoms in Floral-Accented Gown Hidden Heels at ‘Westworld’ Season 4 Premiere

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Ariana DeBose was purely elegant while attending the “Westworld” season 4 premiere in New York City. The Oscar-winning actress posed at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in a sweeping red gown by John Galliano. The vintage piece, hailing from Shrimpton Couture, featured a deep upper neckline with a flowing ruffle. Giving the piece an elegant flourish were overlapping silver flowers crated from layered beads. DeBose’s ensemble was finished with delicate sparkling earrings, rings and a pendant necklace by Graziela Gems, Jacob & Co., Effy Jewelry and Aresa New York. Ariana DeBose attends the “Westworld” season 4 premiere at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City on June 21, 2022. CREDIT: Ron Adar / M10s / MEGA When it came to shoes, DeBose’s Jimmy Choo heels weren’t visible beneath her gown’s long skirt. However, it’s likely the “West Side Story” star’s set encompassed a platform sandal silhouette with strappy uppers — a style DeBose has worn numerous times this s

Givenchy Spring Summer 2023 Men’s Collection

Givenchy presented its spring summer ’23 men’s collection on June 22 at Paris Men’s Fashion Week, with creative director Matthew M. Williams offering more of his subversive, streetwear-focused aesthetic to the brand in what was described as archetypal silhouettes for the collection. See key looks from the runway here. Source: Fashion

Jill Biden Springs Into Summer In Pastel Purple Blazer With Billie Jean King for Title IX 50th Anniversary

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Dr. Jill Biden is springing into summer with florals. The first lady was a pop of color in a pretty pastel ensemble while speaking at the 50th anniversary of Title IX in Washington, D.C., today. The federal law guarantees equality in education regardless of sex, gender or sexual orientation. Title IX has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of women’s sports. Biden joined tennis champion Billie Jean King and All-American high school athlete Maya Mosley onstage at the event. For the occasion, the professor made a case for the sunny season in a double-breasted purple blazer. The overcoat was complete with sharp structured shoulders and wide lapels. Underneath she wore a floral dress that matched the color of her jacket perfectly. Jill Biden joins Billie Jean King at the 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX on June 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. CREDIT: AP (L-R) Student-athlete Maya Mosley, Jill Biden and Billie Jean King at the 50th anniversary of Title IX cel

Faith Hill’s Chic Lingerie-Inspired Lace Bodysuit & Pumps Give Romantic Twists to Business-Casual Dressing With Tim McGraw at Paramount+ UK Launch

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission. Faith Hill showed off her red carpet style on Monday as she attended the Paramount+ UK launch event in London. The streaming service hosted a party to celebrate the official launch, which happens on Wednesday. To the event, the country singer and “1883” star went with a play on business-casual attire. She wore a matching skirt set complete with a gray tweed high-waisted pencil skirt and a matching cropped blazer detailed with gray buttons. Under the jacket, the “This Kiss” signer wore a black lace bodysuit. Though she kept her jewelry to a minimum, she did wear small earrings. Hill and McGraw at the Paramount+ UK launch event on June 20. CREDIT: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com Hill’s husband, fellow country singer and “1883” costar, Tim McGraw joined her on the red carpet. He wore a light gray suit with a subtle pattern. He added a cris