And the first lady wore white.Melania Trump took to the Inaugural Ball stage wearing a modern confection by Hervé Pierre.Having spent over 14 years working at Carolina Herrera, the relatively under-the-radar Pierre worked solo with the newly minted first lady on her sleek, minimal look for her first dance with the president, reports WWD.The fitted column was complete with an off-shoulder detail and a thigh-high slit. Cinched at the waist with a red belt, the only décor was a sculptural ruffle detail that slinked down the front of her gown.She completed the look with matching white pumps, a pair of diamond earrings, and her tresses down in gentle waves with a chic side part. For the past 24 years, New York Fashion Week has been an elite event for industry insiders, celebrities and other VIPs who go to be seen as much as to see.But the New York shows are undergoing a mid-life crisis now, rocked by big shifts in how consumers shop and questions about how accessible the shows should be to consumers.One of the biggest changes started last season, when a number of designers showed see-now, buy-now collections.“At the end of the day, everything is a financial decision,” said Fashion Week founder Fern Mallis. “The industry is in flux and business is not fabulous for everyone, so maybe there are more changes this season.”Steven Kolb, the chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the nonprofit that controls the official calendar for New York Fashion Week, admitted that “a period of experimentation” has slammed the Big Apple’s semi-annual shows.“The rules in the past have gone away and designers are trying something new,” Kolb said.Nevertheless, Kolb insists the high profile defections are “coincidental,” adding that “for every designer who leaves, a new one comes in.” “Vitamin D is critically important — from birth until death,” says Dr. Michael F. Holick, an endocrinologist at Boston University School of Medicine and expert in vitamin D research. He teamed up with Solar D to develop the patent- pending product — the first of its kind, say its creators.In fact, using Solar D instead of traditional formulas in the same SPF allows up to 50 percent more vitamin D production, says Holick, who has no financial interests in the company.The “sunshine vitamin” is tied to a host of health benefits — everything from strong bones and teeth and improved fertility to lowered risk of diseases such as cancer and Type 1 diabetes. But fears of skin cancer and wrinkles have resulted in people staying out of the sun or covering up. That’s created what some are calling a vitamin D deficiency epidemic: According to a 2010 nutrition study, nearly 42 percent of US adults showed insufficient vitamin D levels.“We’ve recognized that part of the sun is very good for you,” explains Solar D managing director Mathew Collett. “We’re letting in as much [of the vitamin D-activating rays] as we possibly can, but still getting an SPF of 30.”Solar D is set to hit the US in June via amazon.com and will be available in SPFs 30 and 50.“When you’re exposed to sunlight you feel better,” says Holick, who’s tested the sunscreen and says it works. “Now you can have your cake — and eat it too.” It’s the police debate that has polarized the nation — so of course it’s perfect for high fashion!Supermodel Irina Shayk posed for a Vogue shoot in Central Park last week in which stop-and-frisk played a key role.The premise appears to be that the 30-year-old Russian beauty — currently dating actor Bradley Cooper — is an Hermès-clad ingénue being chased by a cop, played by model Tyson Ballou dressed in an NYPD uniform and riding a horse. Cornered, Shayk brandishes her ID — from a Chanel bag, of course. Ballou pats her down against a tree (he must have had probable cause). Then, tables turned, she strikes him with a riding crop and kisses him. Can’t we all just along?The timing of the shoot is a bit…odd given the recent arguments over stop-and-frisk.Vogue wouldn’t comment, and it was unclear when the pictures would appear in the magazine. Could this be a commentary on the de Blasio-era cop conflict?If so, what’s the point? #Hotlivesmatter, too? Another model, who declined to give her name for professional reasons, says her period once stopped because she was starving herself so much.“Designers need you to be a 34-inch hip, 24-inch waist, 32 bust, and that’s what I am,” says the 19-year-old brunette, who is signed to one of the city’s top agencies and runs the buzzy satirical Instagram account @shitmodelmgmt. “I can’t stray from those measurements ever, and it’s scary … Those measurements play in your head every day.”According to Pedersen, a standby diet for many models is nothing more than a single apple, cut into several slices, a day. She recalls a time when her friend had a leftover slice at the end of the day.“I want to be good today,” the teenage catwalker had said, proudly.Sannie PedersenPhoto by Gabi Porter • Jesus Estrada, Designer/Stylist • Antonio Estrada, Designer/Armani Beauty • Model Dress: J&A Estrada.Some designers want models looking so gaunt, they don’t allow them to drink anything the day of a show, lest they appear bloated.
Last year, Karl Lagerfeld took his guests to Cuba for Chanel's Resort collection. This year, the designer brought it back to home base: the Grand Palais in Paris. The theme, however, was not Parisian-inspired. Instead, guests arrived to a scene straight out of ancient Greece with limestone and marble-like structures serving as the backdrop for the runway. The clothes also gave off strong Grecian vibes. Models made their way down the catwalk in billowy dresses with golden wreath motifs, embellished headbands, and strappy heels inspired by ancient Greek sandals. Lagerfeld offered tons of pretty options to wear on your next vacation — maybe it's time to book that trip to Greece? If you love all things space, you'll flip over Coach's new limited-edition NASA collection. The brand recently launched the intergalactic "Coach Space" collection inspired by "American dreamers and explorers who believe that anything is possible," and it's safe to say we're obsessed. Keep reading to see our top seven must-have items fr om Coach's out of this world NASA collection ahead. Kaia Gerber embodies the phrase "#blessed." Genetically, she's been gifted the genes of her mom. Her legs make up most of her body. Her face is soft, sweet, and symmetrical. What would you expect, though, with a mother like that?Oh, right. Her mother, by the way, is Cindy Crawford. But you probably knew that already.I joke that when I meet young celebrities or influencers that I could be their mother. (Teen Mom style.) Of course, the joke is on me — there's no way I'm comparing myself to Cindy Crawford. Cindy is arguably the most influential supermodel in the last 30 years; one of the "original five." She made Pepsi cool in the '90s, long before Britney Spears did. (The pre-Jenner era, mind you.) The red Versacé dress she wore to the Academy Awards in 1991 made her a fashion influencer long before the term existed. The woman is known for being flawless — so much so that a 2015 debate ensued over the validity of an "unretouched" photo of her body from a 2013 shoot with Marie Claire Mexico. (Crawford has not commented on the matter.) And she was in a George Michael video! The woman is iconic, to say the very least.You're probably expecting me to say that Kaia has big shoes to fill. No. She doesn't have shoes to fill — those shoes are gladly being passed down. How did we know Emily Ratajkowski's Mother's Day Instagram was genuine and thoroughly inspired? She posted a swimsuit shot of herself and her mama, so of course it was. Emily is the queen of bikinigramming, after all, posting shots on the regular, and now we know wh ere she got it from.Both she and her mom wore halter-style printed suits with double-strapped bottoms (Emily's by Acacia) and accessorized with a neutral baseball cap, appearing totally natural, confident, and most importantly, happy in front of the camera.Scroll for a second look at their obvious twinning moment, then scoop up some leopard or stripes of your own — and why not see if your mom's up for some shopping while you're at it? When you first lay eyes on 19-year-old Lottie Moss, you might expect that she's related to The Great Kate. But they're only half-sisters. Here are the facts: Lottie's real name is Charlotte, and though it might be easy to see how Kate's offered her guidance throughout her career, given the iconic supermodel's own success, Lottie has scored her own campaigns and formed relationships with plenty of industry icons.These days, Lottie isn't just enjoying herself in the front row at Topshop Unique (she joined Kate for the first time back in 2014). Instead, she's walking the runway, working hard, making appearances at Bulgari parties (she's a brand ambassador), and posing for editorials. Scroll to find 24 reasons why she's not just "Kate's lil sis" Lottie. This young powerhouse is shaping up to be a fashion force in her own right.
