Somewhere between midnight and 2am on the first Monday in May, celebrities leave their hotel rooms once again, having changed out of their Met Gala looks into something a little more comfortable, and descend upon New York City to attend a host of afterparties until the wee hours of the morning.
Last night was no different, as the stars slipped out of their custom gowns and suits, they slipped into the doors of Zero Bond, Cafe Zaffri, Monsieur and more to unwind from the chaos of the night. At
Somewhere between midnight and 2am on the first Monday in May, celebrities leave their hotel rooms once again, having changed out of their Met Gala looks into something a little more comfortable, and descend upon New York City to attend a host of afterparties until the wee hours of the morning.
Last night was no different, as the stars slipped out of their custom gowns and suits, they slipped into the doors of Zero Bond, Cafe Zaffri, Monsieur and more to unwind from the chaos of the night. At Saint Laurent's party, hosted by Anthony Vaccarello and Zoë Kravitz, stars like Hailey Bieber, Charli XCX, and Rosé arrived to support, while over at Monsieur, Baz Luhrmann celebrated the annual fashion holiday in the company of Hunter Schafer and Sombr.
Ahead, see all of the best Met Gala 2026 afterparty looks.
Kendall Jenner
Gabbriette Bechtel
Zoë Kravitz
In Saint Laurent.
Hailey Bieber
Margot Robbie
In Chanel.
Doja Cat
In Saint Laurent.
Amelia Gray
Rosé
In Saint Laurent
Hunter Schafer
Olivia Rodrigo
A$AP Rocky
In Chanel.
Paloma Elsesser
Alex Consani
Jennie Kim
Tate McRae & Rosé
Rosé wore Saint Laurent while Tate McRae wore Ludovic De Saint Sernin.
While we may not have gotten the naked-dress that some of us were predicting out of Mrs. Bieber, we got something a little more golden. For fashion's biggest red carpet, Hailey Bieber needed to make a statement bigger than her sheer gothic lace Saint Laurent dress and even her Gucci bumster moment, so she pulled out the big guns—24-karats of gold, to be more specific. Yes, Hailey Bieber walked the Met Gala red carpet in Saint Laurent dress featuring a royal blue silk chiffon skirt and matching
While we may not have gotten the naked-dress that some of us were predicting out of Mrs. Bieber, we got something a little more golden. For fashion's biggest red carpet, Hailey Bieber needed to make a statement bigger than her sheer gothic lace Saint Laurent dress and even her Gucci bumster moment, so she pulled out the big guns—24-karats of gold, to be more specific. Yes, Hailey Bieber walked the Met Gala red carpet in Saint Laurent dress featuring a royal blue silk chiffon skirt and matching scarf shall hybrid, and a breastplate bodice sculpted entirely out of solid gold. Plus, the look comes with a bit of history–it's inspired by look from Yves Saint Laurent's Fall 1969 collection in collaboration with French artist and sculptor Claude Lalanne.
So, thanks to YSL and 24-karats of gold, Bieber walked the carpet looking like a statuesque Greek goddess with perfectly slicked back hair, impeccable taste and, when the wind blew just right, exposed were the gladiator sandals to match.
While her big sister Kendall had a itty bitty little nip slip, Kylie Jenner was fully undone on the Met Gala red carpet—intentionally, of course. Her look for fashion's biggest night was custom and courtesy of Schiaparelli. The look, which we by our forever expanding standards consider a naked-dress, consisted of a nude corset that appeared perfectly sculpted to her frame with faux nipples underneath and a belly button detail to allude to full nudity and a voluminous butter duchess satin skirt
While her big sister Kendall had a itty bitty little nip slip, Kylie Jenner was fully undone on the Met Gala red carpet—intentionally, of course. Her look for fashion's biggest night was custom and courtesy of Schiaparelli. The look, which we by our forever expanding standards consider a naked-dress, consisted of a nude corset that appeared perfectly sculpted to her frame with faux nipples underneath and a belly button detail to allude to full nudity and a voluminous butter duchess satin skirt with natural baroque pearls carefully embroidered (for thousands of hours!) and featuring an additional corset laid overtop, alluding to her dress having come fully undone. The undone dress sat low on Jenner's hips, allowing her insanely snatched waist to have its moment. The look was perfectly aligned with the theme and focus on dressing—and undressing—the human body.
That wasn't all, though. The "Costume Art" theme calls for major, over the top jewelry moments and Jenner didn't disappoint. To complete the look, she wore an antique silver necklace adorned with pearls and rhinestones, along with matching earrings.
We're gonna let you in on a little secret that we probably haven't made clear enough yet: we love naked dresses. Not in a weird way or anything, but in an always supportive of female empowerment, reclaiming power, and everyone and anyone feeling confident in their body type of way. So when we noticed that none other than Kendall Jenner had a little (fully intentional) nip slip on the Met Gala red carpet, we were intrigued—and immediately needed to know who was behind this iconic design. Jenner
We're gonna let you in on a little secret that we probably haven't made clear enough yet: we love naked dresses. Not in a weird way or anything, but in an always supportive of female empowerment, reclaiming power, and everyone and anyone feeling confident in their body type of way. So when we noticed that none other than Kendall Jenner had a little (fully intentional) nip slip on the Met Gala red carpet, we were intrigued—and immediately needed to know who was behind this iconic design. Jenner wore a white, intricately draped GapStudio dress by Zac Posen reminiscent of something a Greek goddess would wear—save, perhaps, from the almost entirely exposed nude strapless bra that teased the nipple.
We can't help but notice how distinctly different Jenner's look is tonight compared to her Torishéju Dumi suited look from last year's Met Gala—last year she was a bit more buttoned up, this year she is a little more exposed, which is all just a testament to her versatility and the wide range of designers that she and stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson tap.
By Coveteur standards, the Met Gala red carpet wouldn't be complete without a naked-dress moment (or two or three)—and one of them just happens to be supermodel Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu. The black gown was literally built on her body and is a combination of different eras of the house. The sheer, hotfix crystal embellished base was inspired by the Spring 1999 collection, while the crystalized flame patches were inspired by the Spring 2011 collection—both of which Hadid has a special affinity for.
By Coveteur standards, the Met Gala red carpet wouldn't be complete without a naked-dress moment (or two or three)—and one of them just happens to be supermodel Gigi Hadid in Miu Miu. The black gown was literally built on her body and is a combination of different eras of the house. The sheer, hotfix crystal embellished base was inspired by the Spring 1999 collection, while the crystalized flame patches were inspired by the Spring 2011 collection—both of which Hadid has a special affinity for.
The flame patches on the bodice work to prevent it from being an entirely naked-dress, while the patch on the pooled train's job is to simply add an extra element of edge. More or less, the dress is completely sheer and reveals dainty white underwear—the ultimate power move in general, but especially so when on a red carpet like the Met Gala.
We all remember how the Cannes Film Festival recently instated a ban on naked-dressing which is, for lack of a better phrase, no fun, but we love to see our favorite it-girls continuing to embrace the trend, strut the red carpets feeling empowered, and letting everyone in on their level of confidence in their own skin and bodies—at the events and the carpets where it's still allowed, that is.
When you think of the Met Gala, fashion is likely the first thing that comes to mind. But no look would be complete without the hairstylists and makeup artists behind the glam that ties everything together. This year's theme, "Costume Art" and the dress code "Fashion As Art," call for some dramatic glam: makeup that has us mesmerized, hairstyles that we would've never considered, and nails that make statement on their own. Whether it's subtle, clean girl makeup that allows the clothes to shine
When you think of the Met Gala, fashion is likely the first thing that comes to mind. But no look would be complete without the hairstylists and makeup artists behind the glam that ties everything together. This year's theme, "Costume Art" and the dress code "Fashion As Art," call for some dramatic glam: makeup that has us mesmerized, hairstyles that we would've never considered, and nails that make statement on their own. Whether it's subtle, clean girl makeup that allows the clothes to shine or intense smoky eyes, dramatic lips, and face gems that, while paired with the clothes, tells a story and creates a character, these are the 2026 Met Gala beauty looks that stood out to us.
Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer's soft, ultra feminine glam was inspired by a painting of Mäda Primavesi by Gustav Klimt. "I drew inspiration from the way he painted her: stoic, elegantly defiant in stance, but still playful and innocent," makeup artist Sandy Ganzer said. Ganzer used a combination of soft floral tones and pink lipstick, all from Prada Beauty. Her hair, by Rena Calhoun, was effortlessly smooth without being overly polished.
Anok Yai
Anok Yai's prosthetic hair and overall glam by Sheika Daley was golden and bronzey, but the star of the show was certainly the perfectly placed tear streams fixated on her cheeks.
Audrey Nuna
Audrey Nuna's hair by Akihisa Yamaguchi was pulled back to let the glam to the talking. Her overall glam by Ashley Ysabelle was subtle and clean with a fully black lip tying the look together. We're particularly obsessed with the single, overly extended cat eye, though.
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti's Met Gala glam was bronzey and sunkissed—as if she had just returned from the south of France or something. "I wanted to create a look with lush skin that breathes with a sunlit glow and lightly veiled in soft bronze," makeup artist Amber Dreadon said. "I wanted eyes to act like jewelry, brushed with painted molten metallics that move and reflect in the light." The outer corners of her eyelids were glimmering with Armani Beauty's rose gold shimmer eyeshadow, her hair by Coree Moreno was perfectly voluminous, and we have no notes.
Ejae
For her Met Gala debut, Ejae's hair was in a distinct updo and her skin was notably radiant. What really stands out and completes her look, though, is her intense and dramatic smokey eye courtesy of makeup artist Min Kim.
Suki Waterhouse
The power of Suki Waterhouse's flushed cheeks and shimmery eyelids simply cannot be denied. "I wanted Suki Waterhouse to embody a modern goddess, radiant, effortless, and luminous,” makeup artist Cedric Jolive said. With the help of Armani beauty products and silky hair by Jacob Rozenberg, Waterhouse's completed glam was angelic.
Chase Sui Wonders
We already had a good feeling that 2026 marked the return of the side-part—but Chase Sui Wonder's Met Gala hairdo by is expanding our minds. Her perfectly slicked side-part bun also features two shiny, separated pieces of hair swept across her forehead. Her glam by Shayna Goldberg was subtle and glowy.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain's Met Gala glam by makeup artist Lilly Keys is all about the details: the shimmery gold in the inner corners and the smoky, sleepy girl eyeshadow around her eyes, courtesy of Makeup By Mario, the lived in bleached brows, the moody lip, and her perfectly (yet slightly disheveled) pixie cut styled by Sami Knight.
Lisa
Lisa looked ethereal in silver and white, with perfectly placed wisps of hair along her forehead styled by , billowy lashes, chrome eyeshadows, and face gems that completed the look.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner's glam by Makeup By Ariel is always great—that's essentially her brand. But what makes this look a standout is the debut of her bleached eyebrows and the single swooped strand of hair on her forehead styled by Iggy Rosales-Jackson.
Adut Akech Bior
To the naked eye, Adut Akech Bior's beauty look might seem pared back with her glowy skin doing a lot of the heavy lifting. "Adut Akech’s look is really about clean, natural skin," makeup artist Keita Moore said. "Everything’s kept light—just enough coverage to even things out, a bit of warmth, and soft definition." But the rich berry blush, especially when the light catches it, truly makes this a standout look.
Rachel Sennott
As a slight nod to the 1960s's, Rachel Sennott's glam by Lily Keys included hazey lilac eyeshadow, smudged eyeliner, and piecey lashes—all courtesy of Marc Jacobs Beauty.
Tyla
There are so many good details to unpack here. Let's start with the hair: inspired by sculptures and statues, hairstylist Yusef Williams used Wavytalk to create a radiant finish and somewhat of a wet look. Her makeup by Esther Edeme was glowy and complete with a distinct cat eye and a few face gems for added sparkle. Her body was glittery and shimmery, completing an ethereal look.
Rihanna
Paloma Elsesser
Paloma Elsesser's hair, styled by Emilie Bromley, was perfectly tousled and effortless, but her chrome diamond encrusted ear by makeup artist Michaela Bosch was the defining element of her overall look.
Team Coveteur clocked feathers as a trend back at the 2026 Oscars in March when Teyana Taylor, Demi Moore, and Nicole Kidman all walked the red carpet embracing the trend to different degrees. So, it's not entirely surprising that they're showing up on the Met Gala carpet, too. The theme is "Costume Art" this year, and the dress code is fashion as art, so we've been preparing for texturally intriguing looks that add dimension and a bit of fun without fear of a little drama. It all began with no
Team Coveteur clocked feathers as a trend back at the 2026 Oscars in March when Teyana Taylor, Demi Moore, and Nicole Kidman all walked the red carpet embracing the trend to different degrees. So, it's not entirely surprising that they're showing up on the Met Gala carpet, too. The theme is "Costume Art" this year, and the dress code is fashion as art, so we've been preparing for texturally intriguing looks that add dimension and a bit of fun without fear of a little drama.
It all began with none other than the woman of the hour, Anna Wintour, arrived in a turquoise and black Chanel gown. The look consisted of a feathery jacket—primarily turquoise with black trim—and an embroidered gown that, to me, is reminiscent of a little shards of sea glass pieced together.
Soon after, Met Gala committee member Nicole Kidman also stepped out in a feathery Chanel look that brought the drama to the carpet. She wore a long-sleeved, red sequined gown with feather details at the waist and cuffs.
Kidman wasn't the only one to get the red feather and sequin memo—Lena Dunham opted for a slightly more dramatic look. Her Valentino dress consisted of countless sequins and a dramatic, voluminous feather trim reminiscent of a boa.
Naomi Osaka's Robert Wun look utilized feathers more sparingly. Her nearly-entirely white look—a dress with long sleeves, broad shoulders, and distinct pleats, plus a dramatic, wavy hat—was contrasted by red feathers poking out of small cut-outs.
Sam Smith's Christian Cowan perhaps used feathers the most sparingly of all—but it didn't make the look any less dramatic. Their 52-pound dress coat brought enough drama and artistry on its own, but the tall feather sitting atop their headpiece completed the look.
Happy Met Gala day! On the first Monday in May, celebrities and the like will gather in New York City on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala, the dress code of which, is "Fashion is Art," coinciding with the exhibition theme of "Costume Art".
Naturally, The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, and we're reporting on all of the best looks from this year's red carpet. Whether it's most on theme, most referential, or just a really good look, prepare for all of the r
Happy Met Gala day! On the first Monday in May, celebrities and the like will gather in New York City on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala, the dress code of which, is "Fashion is Art," coinciding with the exhibition theme of "Costume Art".
Naturally, The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, and we're reporting on all of the best looks from this year's red carpet. Whether it's most on theme, most referential, or just a really good look, prepare for all of the red carpets you don't want to miss from the 2026 Met Gala, below.
The news of Zoë Kravitz's engagement to Harry Styles dropped in a rather unceremonious manner: there was no formal announcement, it began as mere speculation and murmurs of a new ring spotted on her finger, and then, ultimately, an inside source confirmed it. For some of us, it took a bit longer to accept that our adolescent celebrity crush was now off the market forever—but I digress. None of that stopped jewelry lovers and hopeless romantics everywhere from zooming in on blurry paparazzi phot
The news of Zoë Kravitz's engagement to Harry Styles dropped in a rather unceremonious manner: there was no formal announcement, it began as mere speculation and murmurs of a new ring spotted on her finger, and then, ultimately, an inside source confirmed it. For some of us, it took a bit longer to accept that our adolescent celebrity crush was now off the market forever—but I digress. None of that stopped jewelry lovers and hopeless romantics everywhere from zooming in on blurry paparazzi photos to dissect the engagement ring and, in turn, Harry Styles's taste in jewelry.
Kravitz is known for her understated and undeniably chic wardrobe. There's a cool, effortless ease to her, the way she styles herself, and the way she carries herself—and her ring is the perfect extension of that. "Zoë Kravitz’s engagement ring is a mega elongated cushion-cut diamond (likely in the 7-10 carat range) set in a warm yellow gold bezel," says Jillian Sassone, founder of Marrow Fine. "The low profile keeps it close to the finger, and the bezel softens what could easily feel like a statement piece into something much quieter and more personal."
There is also much warranted speculation that the ring could be vintage, which feels very much line with both Styles's and Kravitz's personal styles. "The way it sparkles suggests it could be an old mine cut and vintage," Sara Spence, Managing Director at Kate & Kole, says.
Lately, we've seen more couples prioritize personality over trends when it comes to engagement rings—personality in terms of how it complements ones already existent style, rather than something over the top just for the sake of it being extravagant or making a big statement. The elongated shape of Kravitz's ring along and the bezel setting are very much in line with modern trends. At the same time, the elongated cushion-cut diamond, the scale, and the way it sits low and close to finger make it a bit more non-traditional.
"Zoë’s ring really reflects what we’re seeing with clients right now. There’s a strong pull toward elongated shapes (cushion, oval, anything that feels a bit more stretched and flattering on the hand), paired with settings that feel minimal and intentional," Sassone says. "The bezel and low profile are a big part of that shift. It’s less about elevation or ornament, and more about integration, where the diamond feels built into the ring rather than sitting on top of it." Overall, shoppers are still seeking scale and presence, but in a way that feels effortless and easy to pair with everyday looks. There's a balance that people are trying strike between timeless yet not overly traditional. And, of course, people are seeking something that just feels like them.
Now, we're patiently awaiting all of Zoë Kravitz's and Harry Styles's wedding looks.
Happy first Monday of May to all who celebrate! Tonight, a host of A-listers will gather on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum Of Art for the annual Met Gala. This year's exhibition theme is "Costume Art", with a corresponding dress code of "Fashion Is Art", leaving plenty up to the imagination this year.
Thankfully, fashion and art have been colliding for decades, and as someone who is heavily invested in both formats of creative expression, tonight feels particularly exciting. Tonight's the
Happy first Monday of May to all who celebrate! Tonight, a host of A-listers will gather on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum Of Art for the annual Met Gala. This year's exhibition theme is "Costume Art", with a corresponding dress code of "Fashion Is Art", leaving plenty up to the imagination this year.
Thankfully, fashion and art have been colliding for decades, and as someone who is heavily invested in both formats of creative expression, tonight feels particularly exciting. Tonight's theme is one that can be interpreted in a literal way, with plenty of vintage runway pieces directly referencing famous artworks just waiting to be pulled out of the archives, and a more abstract one, like anything from a Schiaparelli Haute Couture collection, or one of John Galliano's many Dior Couture looks.
We have high hopes for what the stars will be wearing tonight, and instead of predicting, the Coveteur editors are partaking in a kind of fantasy casting, if you will, on what they would love to see their favorite stars in for the 2026 Met Gala.
Shalom Harlow, Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1999
"Few fashion/art crossovers are as famous as Lee McQueen's performance art at the end of his Spring/Summer 1999 show, where Shalom Harlow emerged in a white belted dress and was spray painted on site by robots. I would love to see her return to the Met steps in her iconic look almost three decades later." - Ella O'Keeffe, Senior Fashion Editor
Mariacarla Boscono, Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2013
"Mariacarla Boscono is the ultimate ethereal girl, and what better pairing than her in Rick Owens Spring/Summer 2013, which to me feels perfectly referential to Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss'. She would look like a painting!" - Ella O'Keeffe, Senior Fashion Editor
Zoë Kravitz, Ashi Studio Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture
"I think of Zoë Kravitz as a minimal cool girl. While the Met Gala, especially considering this year's theme, doesn't really call for minimalism, I think this look from Ashi Studio's Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture collection is right up Kravitz's alley. It's sleek, it's sultry, and it's a little sheer, but its shiny texture, elongated slightly frayed sleeve, distinct shoulders, and draping make it Met Gala worthy." - Bianca Asare, Associate Editor
Dua Lipa, Iris Van Herpen Fall/Winter 2016 Haute Couture
"Someone put Dua Lipa in Iris Van Herpen, stat. I'm dying to see Lipa have a little more fun and take more risks on red carpets in general, and it almost feels like this Met Gala theme was made specifically for Iris Van Herpen. This entire collection felt like an optical illusion in that best, most complimentary way imaginable. This dress, in particular, plays with shape, structure, and texture at the same time—fashion as art in a nutshell." - Bianca Asare, Associate Editor
Anok Yai, Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 1988
"Yves Saint Laurent is one of this year’s Met Gala sponsors, which is a pretty perfect fit, given how seamlessly he merged art and fashion (remember his Mondrian Collection and ode to Vincent van Gogh?). For this year’s carpet, it would be so good to see one of those archival looks brought back to life—especially on a YSL collaborator, Anok Yai, who could pull off the full moment, hat included." - Kala Herh, Social Strategy Lead
"PinkPantheress is already making Rococo feel modern (and genuinely cool) for this generation, so for the Met, it only feels right to lean all the way in. I'd love to see her in something from Vivienne Westwood's Fall 1995 Collection, which was Westwood’s own take on Rococo—full of corsets, lace, and a little powdered drama. Like it just makes sense!" - Kala Herh, Social Strategy Lead
"Coming off the simplicity of last year’s look, I’d love to see Kendall do something surprising and have fun with the theme. Schiaparelli is anything but basic. This asymmetrical dress has been living in my head rent free, and it feels so whimsical that I can imagine it being accessorized to perfection to fit the theme." - Natasha Sheridan, Social Creative Lead
Welcome back and happy Chanel Cruise week to all who celebrate. On Tuesday, Matthieu Blazy took to Biarritz to show his debut Cruise collection for the house, and in doing so, bagged a viral shoe moment that has been living rent-free in my head ever since. The shoe in question was not really a shoe, but a mere “heel cap” with a lace up ankle detail. Some were outraged, others intrigued, others delighted! It’s not the first time an impractical foot-forward shoe would grace a runway and it certai
Welcome back and happy Chanel Cruise week to all who celebrate. On Tuesday, Matthieu Blazy took to Biarritz to show his debut Cruise collection for the house, and in doing so, bagged a viral shoe moment that has been living rent-free in my head ever since. The shoe in question was not really a shoe, but a mere “heel cap” with a lace up ankle detail. Some were outraged, others intrigued, others delighted! It’s not the first time an impractical foot-forward shoe would grace a runway and it certainly won’t be the last. But it did get us thinking about the trend cycle’s more recent gravitation towards foot liberation. First the Tabi, then clear jelly shoes; last summer saw a serious flirtation with Vibram 5-finger shoes, and now we’re ditching soles altogether for a full blown-foot fest. The fetishists must be having a field day.
Chanel Tops The Q1 Lyst Index
Speaking of Matthieu Blazy’s viral capabilities, the Lyst Index 2026 has officially dropped for Q1, and to no surprise, Chanel has bagged the top spot. It’s no doubt driven by the brand’s sustained demand and increased visibility under Blazy’s direction, which has seen products like the pumps and the re-imagined Maxi flapbag reach new heights in terms of demand. Saint Laurent sits in second position, while Dior comes in at third, thanks to Jonathan Anderson’s genius. Interestingly, Gucci is back up in the top five for the first time since 2022, showing an increase in a 12% day-on-day spike in demand immediately after the show—yes, the show that copped a huge amount of backlash for being…too boring? Apparently I wasn’t the only one who liked it after all!
Gucci Releases “Generation Gucci” Campaign
Next up for Gucci is Demna’s newly released “Generation Gucci” Campaign, a campaign that centers on a collective of individuals who embody the new generation of the House under Demna’s direction—including top models such as Alex Consani, Amelia Grey, but also influencers like Meredith Duxbury and Alton Mason Via a series of 84 images, one for each look, Demna photographed silhouettes of his new Gucci that we know and love: the knife-point pumps, the Giglio Bag, the monogrammed fanny packs, the jersey dresses, and more. Per the Lyst index’s findings, if there is one thing Demna is going to do, it’s turn a brand around. And fast!
Burberry Unveils Hunza G Capsule
As part of its high summer campaign, Burberry has collaborated with Georgiana Huddart’s Hunza G, the cult swimwear label famed for its Original Crinkle ultra-stretch fabric. For the collaboration, the brands have combined the classic Hunza G fabrication with iconic Burberry colors and Burberry Check trims. After a Burberry bikini summer last year, the collaboration makes perfect sense to further Burberry’s swimwear offering. To celebrate the launch, a series of portraits by Ryan McGinley captures British actor Simone Ashley and model Alva Claire wearing pieces from the swimwear capsule on the beach. Let’s go, Europe summer!
Cou Cou Intimates Partners with Adwoa Aboah
The It girl lingerie brand that does numbers with the gorgeous girlies of the world has partnered with Gurls Talk founder and model, Adowa Aboah, to create a t-shirt in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The special edition “Out of Order” tee has been designed with life’s messiness in mind, and the profits will go to Aboah’s Gurls Talk community-led nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of adolescent girls and young women. In a moment where our mental health is deteriorating in the face of geopolitical issues, social media addiction, and general social and political chaos, we could all do with a little extra support—and a little extra conversation.
Now that spring has (technically) fully sprung, I'm prepared to pack away my knits and winter accessories. While living in NYC comes with limited storage space, there's something exciting about swapping out your wardrobe as the seasons change and rediscovering the pieces that you know and love. My spring wardrobe of course comes with more dresses, more skirts, and more color, but even my bag rotation changes a bit. Dark colors are swapped out for neutrals and pops of color that complete a look,
Now that spring has (technically) fully sprung, I'm prepared to pack away my knits and winter accessories. While living in NYC comes with limited storage space, there's something exciting about swapping out your wardrobe as the seasons change and rediscovering the pieces that you know and love. My spring wardrobe of course comes with more dresses, more skirts, and more color, but even my bag rotation changes a bit. Dark colors are swapped out for neutrals and pops of color that complete a look, and the texture comes out to play—this season in the form of beads.
There's a reason why the beaded bag has stood the test of time. From the beaded fringe bags of the '20s and '30s, the chunky acrylic beads of the '60s and '70s, to bold colors and beaded illustrations of the '80s and '90s, the beaded bag is and has always been a tried and true way of adding a statement to any look.
At Fendi's Spring/Summer 2026 show, the brand paid homage to the bags featuring beaded illustrations with floral beaded iterations of their iconic baguette bag and staple pouchette. For the baguette, the white and black beads are contrasted by a bright yellow strap and lining. In the case of the pouchette, the bag isn't lined at all—the gaps in the beaded pattern are wide open, exposing all of your everyday essentials (a travel sized bottle of Fendi's Ciao Amore fragrance, anyone?)
Beaded bags offer just the right amount spring and summer energy, so they're perfect for those seasons, but could also arguably be pulled out in the gloomy months when you're in need of a little sunshine.
On Stella McCartney's Spring/Summer 2026 runway, I spotted two trends merged into a single vibrant red pouch bag: crochet and beads. There is something about crochet that just reminds me of a fun, carefree spring and summer—even more so when paired with beads. This pouch is begging to be taken on a tropical vacation and carried out to a dinner on the beach.
Chanel's Metiers d'Art 2026 collection, on the other hand, paid homage to beaded fringe of the '20s and '30s. In this collection, the house's forever iconic flap bags were dripping in dainty beads. This bag calls for a chic, sophisticated night out at a jazz club: martinis, men in suits, and a place where smoking cigarettes inside is allowed.
There's a beaded bag for all occasions, so I think it's time that we all purchase numerous of them.
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