This Spring, the military jacket has officially made a triumphant return. It's fair to say that troubling times and an uncertain political climate impacts the way that we dress, whether we're conscious of it or not. With this in mind, it's only natural that during this moment in history, we all want to feel strong and protected, even if through clothing.
Back in 2025, Jenna Ortega wore a military drummer vest to Dior's Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week. It was also around that time that Sofia Richie Grainge showed off her pregnant belly in an unbuttoned military jacket at Vogue World. Then, the references were seemingly endless. On the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, designers like Ann Demuelemeester's Stefano Gallici sent countless military jackets down the runway—and then did the same for the brand's Fall/Winter 2026 show. Gallici's military jackets featured intricate yellow frogging, broad shoulders, distinct button details, plus pipping and colored trim.
The frog closure, a decorative braided fastener, was popular on Khaite's Fall/Winter 2026 runway, too. Leather jackets, wool jackets, and even semi-sheer button up tops featured this detail, paying homage to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
Elsewhere, Keburia's Fall/Winter 2026 runway was military jacket central, offering numerous color-ways, and pieces that paid homage to the past, as well as pieces that put a modern spin on the traditional style—a cream military jacket with fur trimmed sleeves and a fur trimmed collar, for example.
With celebrities like Dua Lipa embracing the trend and opening our eyes to their styling potential, all of team Coveteur is officially adding military jackets to our shopping carts.
While working from home certainly has its perks, it comes with some downfalls—almost never having to put together an outfit, is one example. Not wanting to wear your best clothes and a full face of makeup to just sit at home for no one to see you or appreciate your look or, in my case, for only those that I see on my daily walks with my dog, Jimi Hendrix, to see. With that being said, I'm trying to up my comfortable clothes game—and I encourage everyone to do the same.
It's psychologically proven that putting on a good outfit can genuinely improve your mood, confidence, and general mental state;"enclothed cognition" is what they call it. It makes a lot of sense. Even if you're getting dressed with the expectation of no one seeing you, feeling good and put together sparks joy—and we need joy even while working from home. I guess the moral of the story is this: our comfortable, cozy clothes can be cute, too.
Ahead, 12 cozy pieces for your work from home days.
I'm of the mindset that a matching set immediately makes you feel put together. And that feeling put together sets a positive tone for the rest of your day. This Free People set will have you feel cozy, sporty, and chic at the same time.
These track pants are made out of a lightweight cotton cashmere blend, making them perfect for working from home year round. The pale yellow is contrasted by red and blue side-stripes for a colorway that is perfectly spring appropriate.
The defining detail of this hoodie besides its perfectly boxy silhouette is that the zipper literally goes up all around the hoodie. This detail might be subtle, but it's still a one that counts.
If we're speaking about track pants, no one does it quite like Adidas. While I personally believe that vintage Adidas is superior, if you're not looking to go that route or having trouble finding your size and preferred color way, these will make a worthy addition to your WFH rotation.
To me, nothing is sweeter than pointelle. Featuring a wide leg silhouette, dainty eyelets, and henley buttons, these pants are lightweight and the perfect coquette addition to your workday.
I couldn't resist recommending a matching moment—it's simply too sweet. Pair those boxer pants with this dainty tank for a perfectly put together look. If you're feeling chilly, throw on a hoodie in a bold or bright color.
Plain, classic hoodies will always have a spot in my wardrobe—they're a staple. But as of late, I'm interested in hoodies with interesting details, in unique colors, or featuring an intriguing design. Statement sweatshirts, if you will. This Collina Strada hoodie checks all of the boxes: the asymmetric hem, the bright green color, and the hand-painted floral graphic.
When I think of statement sweatshirts (and sweatpants), the first brand that comes to mind is Boys Lie. The co-founders were going through breakups at the same time and the brand was born, in 2018, through the bonding that encourages. This hoodie has everything: the brand's logo, the phrase 'men don't' added beneath, and a cherub graphic on the back.
Everyone needs a pair of gray sweatpants in their rotation—extra points if they feature interesting details or a distinct silhouette. These Patrizia Pepe fleece pants feature a cinched sculptural design that adds extra volume in the legs.
Whoever first designed the cargo sweat pant deserves their flowers—what a concept. Pair all of the comfort of a sweat pant with all the function of a cargo pant, and the perfect pant is born. The pockets add a functional element as well as a style element that alludes to rugged workwear.
Damson Madder makes the chicest pajama sets, full stop. Pajamas that I would confidently walk around my neighborhood walking my dog in like yes, I just rolled out of bed and yes, this is what I sleep in. These are the type of pajamas that you could change out of your actual pajamas to wear throughout your work from home day—they're just that cute.
I think everyone needs at least one pair of athletic shorts in their rotation, and not just for work from home purposes. I think this spring and summer will be the seasons of dressing up athletic shorts, but that's an entirely different story. The point is this: athletic shorts are multi-functional and why not get polka dot ones?
As the weather continues playing tricks on us and we were forced to once again unpack some of our winter pieces this week, our favorite celebrities served as a welcome distraction. This week, red carpets served up some buzzy looks: naked dresses, vintage Calvin Klein, and Meryl Streep in a cape coat, for example. The Devil Wears 2 press tour is sadly coming to an end, but the looks that the cast blessed us with are forever—and now we seriously have the color red on our minds. Dua Lipa and Kendall Jenner reminded us to play around with unexpected layering, Charlize Theron wore nothing but a ruff, and the Schiaparelli dress that Jennie wore to the TIME100 Gala officially lives rent free in our minds.
Now, excuse us while we shop peruse secondhand shopping sites for vintage Calvin Klein, cape coats, and anything the color red. Ahead, the celebrity looks that are inspiring our shopping this week.
Week Of 4/24/2026:
Jennie
For the TIME100 Gala, Blackpink star Jennie wore semi-naked dress by Schiaparelli. The dress featured a strapless bodice with a bust-line cutout, a sheer waist panel, and black skirt.
Hailey Bieber
For the TIME100 Gala, Hailey Bieber tapped into Calvin Klein's Spring/Summer 1992 collection. She wore metallic, semi-sheer lace dress that was perfectly form-fitting.
Charlize Theron
For the New York City premiere of her Netflix film Apex, Charlize Theron wore Dior menswear. She wore suit jacket and pants with no shirt underneath—instead, she completed her look with a white ruff collar.
Madelaine Petsch
Madelaine Petsch brought the naked dress trend to the red carpet of the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in New York City. The dress, by Georges Hobeika, is almost entirely sheer and adorned with intricate beading and embellishments.
Meryl Streep
For the New York City premiere of the Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep wore a red cape coat from Sarah Burton's Fall 2026 collection for Givenchy. She completed her look with black leather opera gloves.
Kendall Jenner
Time and time again, Kendall Jenner reminds us that she's the queen of minimalism—and this time, she's also making a case for herself as the queen of layering. She wore a two piece beige linen set with a black short sleeve button up layered over top.
Dua Lipa
Leave it to Dua Lipa to look chic on a safari trip. She paired a billowy white blouse with white Chanel jeans complete with a double C button. She accessorized with shield sunglasses and a Chanel tote bag.
Posing on her safari trip, Dua Lipa reminded us to have fun playing with layers. She layered a stripped button up top over a white button up top over a white tee shirt.
Week Of 4/13/2026:
Anne Hathaway
For an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Anne Hathaway a vintage Versace mini dress reminiscent of a dinner jacket. She accessorized with black platform heels and the Lucia Classic Top Handbag from JW PEI.
Gigi Hadid
Out and about in New York City, Gigi Hadid wore perfectly fitting blue jeans, classic loafers, and an orange knit cardigan that served as the perfect pop of color. She completed her look with Liffner's suede hobo bag.
Grace Gummer
For the Brunello: A Gracious Visionary screening in New York City, Grace Gummer, styled by Nicky Campbell, stepped out in a simple white blouse and maximalist textured shiny skirt.
Meryl Streep
For a day of press for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep wore a pinstriped Dolce & Gabbana suit complete with an oversized floral brooch.
Out and about in Manhattan, Meryl Streep wore a green coat with black polka dots and reminded us all to have fun with fashion and to seriously consider statement coats for spring.
Amanda Seyfried
For the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Gala, Amanda Seyfried wore a little naked-dress constructed out of floral stone work in an icy blue by Oscar de la Renta.
Teyana Taylor
For the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Gala, Teyana Taylor with a voluminous coat with intriguing texture and feather detailing from Calvin Klein's Fall 2025 collection.
Greta Lee
For the Tiffany & Co. Gala, Greta Lee wore a cropped strapless top covered in blue sequins with a black maxi skirt, all from Marc Jacobs's Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection.
Rosé
Rosé walked the blue carpet at the Tiffany & Co. Gala in a white dress by Khaite. From the New York City-based brand's Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection, the the dress featured a semi sheer lace bodice, tiny dainty straps, a tulip skirt, and a black bow in the center.
Week Of 4/6/2026:
Alexa Demie
We don't see much of Alexa Demie these days but, when we do, we quickly realize that it was worth the wait. Demie arrived at the Euphoria season 3 premiere in a vintage Bob Mackie gown featuring black and silver stripes and an attached train cape.
Rihanna
Out and about in Paris, Rihanna had us reconsidering how we approach feeling comfy and looking cool at the same time. Rihanna wore slit hem leggings, black ballet flats, a black hoodie, a black leather bomber, and completed her look with Celine's Doctor Pouch bag.
Olandria Carthen
At the 2026 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, Olandria Carthen looked like a Y2k goddess in a dress from Area's Spring 2026 collection. The dress is constructed out of a distressed denim and featured a black trailing train. She accessorized with a black belt worn as a choker necklace.
Jodie Turner-Smith
At the 2026 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, Jodie Turner-Smith was a vision in orange in a gown from Tory Burch's Fall/Winter 2026 collection.
Carey Mulligan
On the red carpet for the premiere of season two of Netflix series Beef, Carey Mulligan had us rethinking our spring florals. She wore a dress from Dries Van Noten's Fall/Winter 2026 collection featuring three distinct panels: gold blossoms, pink and blue flowers, and a pixelated floral print.
Dua Lipa
In New York City, Dua Lipa reminded us that pattern clashing is (almost) always a good idea. She paired a leopard print skirt with a black and white pinstriped blazer and accessorized with yellow monogramed Louis Vuitton bag.
Bella Hadid
It's decided: Bella Hadid has the bootcut jean collection of our dreams. Back in her true horse girl element, Hadid posed in bootcut jeans over cowboy boots, a western belt with an oversized buckled, and graphic white tank.
Elle Fanning
Out and about in New York City promoting her Apple TV limited series Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning combined two aesthetics in an unexpected way. The look, from August Barron, consisted of yellow polo shirt with blue pinstripes, a puffy tulle skirt with an exaggerated bows, and light blue peep-toe heels.
For the premiere of Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning pulled a perfectly oversized pinstriped suit from Givenchy's Fall/Winter 2026 collection. As for finishing touches, a maroon neckerchief was the perfect addition.
As we patiently await the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2—perhaps one of the most iconic sequels to date—the press tour and premiere looks have been holding us over. That Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour Vogue cover lives rent free in our heads, we're living for Simone Ashley's fashion moments, Anne Hathaway is, without argument, the bonafide fashion girl, and we're shopping endlessly for cerulean blue.
Last night, the stars of the beloved sequel walked the red carpet for the London premiere—and their looks did not disappoint.
For the premiere in her home city, Emily Blunt and stylist Jessica Paster tapped Balenciaga for a custom look. It was a fully red look consisting of tailored trousers and a strapless, cinched waist bodice with a long dramatic train—a dress and pants hybrid, if you will. Her look was complete with Balenciaga's Duchesse pumps—also in red, of course.
Blunt wasn't the only star to perfectly coordinate with the red carpet, though. For this occasion, Meryl Streep and stylist Micaela Erlanger pulled a look from none other than Prada. The custom look consisted of a red silk coat with a subtle shine, a white silk shirt with a brooch adorned tie detail, black straight leg pants, cat eye sunglasses, and red pumps.
In lieu of red to coordinate with her co-stars, Anne Hathaway wore a moody midnight blue. For the London premiere, Hathaway and stylist Erin Walsh landed on a suit-inspired velvet Versace gown. The gown is strapless and deconstructed featuring sheer mesh panels on each side.
As this press tour slowly comes to an end, we anticipate that the film, coming out on May 1st, will hold us over for years to come.
Back in March, we couldn't help but notice that Giorgio Armani's Fall/Winter 2026 collection was all about the grays: suit jackets, tailored coats, dresses, bombers, baggy pants, and more. Now, Margot Robbie is embracing the grays too with a head-to-toe look pulled straight from the runway for a Milan Design Week event. The look, styled by Andrew Mukamal, consists of a baggy gray suit set, brown shoes, a red belt, a small but noticeable brooch, and a darker gray knit masterfully layered over gray mesh snakeskin top with a cowl neck.
While we might've grown comfortable seeing Robbie in glamorous looks for her method dressing Wuthering Heights press tour, this is a very welcome departure. While we do consider naked-dressing to be a major power move, baggy clothing and straying away from body-conscious clothing is a power move in its own right—especially when a woman opts for a suit in lieu of something stereotypically feminine like a dress.
None of this is to say that Robbie is the first to throw on a baggy suit. In any conversation about women wearing baggy suits, Julia Roberts is owed a huge shoutout—she did wear a baggy gray Armani suit to the 1990 Golden Globes, after all. This is also a signal of the house paying homage to its history through their modern collections.
In recent years other women celebrities have worn baggy suits: Hailey Bieber in Saint Laurent, Demi Moore in Nina Ricci, Lady Gaga in Marc Jacobs, and Ayo Edebiri in Loewe, for example. But still, every time it happens, we can't help but notice and take note.
So, this is another great look too add to Margot Robbie's list as she continues to experiment with her personal style and take risks that more often than not pay off—and we love to see it.
Last month, Bella Hadid was photographed in Y2K-inspired bootcut jeans and the internet went wild. While it seems like anything that the supermodel and it girl wears is instantly deemed a trend, the impact of Y2k era fashion is much bigger than Hadid. We're all too familiar with how the trend cycle works: what once was fashionable will most likely become fashionable again, no matter how much we swore that we would leave a specific item in the past.
That photo of Hadid in those perfectly fitted bootcut jeans with the most subtle flare had me thinking: what other jean trends popular in the early 2000's has the trend cycle returned to? Whether we credit the popularity of Y2K fashion amongst millennials and gen-z to a craving of nostalgia or believe that the trends really do rotate on a twenty year cycle, there is no denying the impact—even just on denim alone.
Ahead, the Y2K-inspired jean trends that 2026 runways embraced.
1. Embellished Jeans
Nothing screams Y2K more than embellished denim—and I'm happy to share that the maximalism embraced in that era is back. The Y2K era is known for heavily decorated denim: studs, rhinestones, sequins, and literally anything you can imagine. Recent runways such as Anna Sui, Dior, and Blumarine played around with this concept: what if our jeans don't have to be boring?
This is the nature of the trend cycle: all fashion trends are inspired by the past in some way, shape, or form. Bootcut jeans, for example, are reminiscent of the flared jeans popularized in the '70s—but just with a less dramatic flare and lower waist. On Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2026 runway, the bootcut jeans presented were low-slung enough to reveal a bumster—the dangerously low-rise silhouette that Lee McQueen popularized in the late '90s. Dior's Spring/Summer runway, on the other hand, had us considering modernized styling of the cut.
There was a significant '70s fashion revival throughout the Y2K era, evident in the popularity of flared pants, crochet, and patchwork jeans—it was the time of That '70s Show and Charlie's Angels, after all. The popularity of patchwork jeans—jeans featuring different fabrics, prints, or washes of denim—is reflective of that the Y2k era's affinity for maximalism and a DIY aesthetic. The return of patchwork denim was solidified on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways of Zimmermann, Stella McCartney, and Junya Watanabe—all in very different ways.
The Y2K era was all about distressed denim, but not the naturally worn in look popularized in the '90s that you might be thinking of. I'm talking about rips that are very obviously intentional, maximal distressing, and fading. Area's Spring/Summer 2026 runway featured a pair low-rise bootcut jeans with rips and maximal fraying right beneath both hips. Simkhai's Spring/Summer 2026 runways featured low-rise bootcut jeans with rips fully down the legs.
Seeing The Devil Wears Prada is more or less a requirement for anyone working in the fashion industry, or anyone who considers themselves a fashion girl. When Simone Ashley learned that they were making a sequel, the idea of being cast in it didn't immediately feel in the realm of possibility—but when she got the call, there was only one word to describe how it felt to enter such an important franchise:"It felt pretty iconic," she tells me over the phone ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in New York.
Ashley was drawn to the first movie for its underdog narrative and the transformation, both inner and outer, that unfolded unfold onscreen. "It's such a satisfying movie to watch over and over again because you're constantly watching Anne Hathaway's character Andy, our heroine, just rise to the challenge, overtake Miranda, and have that makeover that's just so satisfying to watch," she says. "I think a lot of women watch it, especially young women, and feel really empowered."
Her character in the sequel has been described as the "new Andy"—Amari, the current first assistant to Miranda Priestly with a sharp, polished, office-chic style and a penchant for archival Jean Paul Gaultier. The clothes were a tool for Ashely to embody Amari's mindset: "The character developed mainly when we were in costume fittings and in hair and makeup fittings," she says. "Given that this is a movie set and runway, this hyper-real fantasy of the fashion world, the fashion, the hair and makeup [were] really important." In terms of her own personal style, Ashley's is more understated. "When I'm not working, I'm just really in understated jeans and a top. I like to wear a lot of color, sweatpants, and I love vintage sweaters," she says. "So, quite the opposite of Amari."
Ashley's love for color was reflected through her red carpet look tonight for TDWP2 premiere, a lime-green custom-Prada high-low dress, metallic silver Prada shoes, and Garatti jewelry, styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray. "I'm a London girl, so my look was influenced by that," she says. "It's really understated, cool, with pop of color and clean lines." Plus, this is Ashley's first time wearing custom Prada—and, considering the film and the occasion, the timing couldn't be more perfect. "It's all a collaborative team effort with my stylist," Ashley says. "We started out with taking measurements and then Prada sent over a few different sketches and this was the one that spoke to us the most."
In terms of glam, Ashley has a trusting relationship with longterm makeup artist Alex Babsky. "I've been working with him for years now and he can just do anything," she says. "I could be half asleep and he could do my makeup and I trust that he'll just make me look fabulous." For the premiere, they went with a soft glow with mostly neutral tones and berry flushed cheeks. Ashley prefers a calm glam room paired with calm music, Frank Ocean often being a go-to. With a supportive team surrounding her, she views the moment before she leaves for a red carpet as a celebration of everyone's teamwork and effort.
For Ashley, this red carpet in particular feels very worthy of celebration, a culmination of four months of filming. "Everyday on set was just a new adventure," she says. "It was just such an amazing experience that I'll remember forever."
Credits: Photographer: Emma Beils Howie Stylist: Rebecca Corbin-Murray Hair: Gonn Kinoshita Makeup: Alex Babsky
Zendaya and Law Roach are a creative duo for the ages—all eyes have been on the pair for every Met Gala, major red carpet, and press tour for the last several years. Together, the two take risks, push boundaries, and we must mention that Zendaya just knows how to pose and show off clothes in all of their glory. While her press tour for The Drama is coming to the end and with the Euphoria season 3 premiere us, some promotion for Dune: Part 3 has already started.This is all to say that we're still very much in the thick of a Zendaya press tour—thank God! Save from a couple fashion month appearances and the occasional red carpet, we hadn't seen that much of our favorite fashion girl lately—and with rumors that she secretly tied the knot with Tom Holland, it's safe to assume that she was busy with more important things than serving us red carpet looks.
Ahead, the looks from this exciting extended fashion run that we’ve been blessed with so far—and we're so excited for what's to come!
For a special screening of The Drama at the Grove, Zendaya paired a mauve lace-trimmed slip skirt from Louis Vuitton's Fall 2013 collection with a merch t-shirt designed by Emily Dawn Long that read "To be loved is to be known."
On the red carpet of Cinemacon to promote Dune: Part Three, Zendaya wore a body-molded Schiaparelli skirt suit in a nude color with shading and texture reminiscent of sand.
For the premiere of season 3 of Euphoria, Zendaya and Law Roach pulled a chocolate brown gown from Ashi Studios's Spring/Summer 2026 collection. The gown featured a high neckline, dramatic train, and teased a bit of side-boob.
Zendaya took the opportunity to wear another something blue for the NYC The Drama premiere after party. This time, she wore semi-naked dress by Di Petsa featuring a sheer bodice with a 3D rope design and low waisted satin skirt.
For her something blue, Zendaya and Law Roach pulled a Schiaparellli Haute Couture gown made out of 65,000 blue and black raw silk feathers for a special screening of The Drama in NYC.
Out and about doing press for The Drama in NYC, Zendaya took a pause from bridal dressing to make a statement. She wore a matching set from Erdem's Fall 2026 collection: a tweed funnel-neck jacket and feathered statement skirt.
Despite this dress being black, Zendaya and stylist Law Roach remain taking the bridal theme very seriously. This Armani Privé gown with a deep plunge trimmed with oversized beads was originally designed for and worn by Cate Blanchett—the chicest take on "something borrowed" that we've ever seen.
Another day of press, another all-white look. This time around, Zendaya wore a sheer white button up blouse with a white bralette underneath, a white tie, and perfectly tailored white pants all by Maison Francesco Scognamiglio.
For a day of press in Paris, Zendaya ditched the bridal whites for a blush pink with hints of coral depending on how the light hit. The dress from Matières Fécales's Spring/Summer 2026 collection was made of frayed chiffon and featured distinct layering and draping.
The bridal themed press tour continues! This time around, a pop of black put a bit of a twist on the traditional bridal white. Zendaya wore a backless Louis Vuitton gown that was entirely white save for the dramatic and oversized black bow on the back that transformed into a train.
Let's not forget: we're in the midst of a Dune: Part 3 press tour, too. She attend the film's trailer launch event in Los Angeles in brown leather from head (or neck) to toe. She wore a look consisting of a high-neck leather jacket, pencil skirt, and knee-high leather boots from Elie Saab's Pre-Fall 2026 collection.
Zendaya has displayed an affinity for bridal white lately—whether that's confirming rumors of her secret wedding or just playing into the subject matter of her film The Drama is up for debate. The key takeaway from her look for the film's premiere is this: she co-signed outfit repeating by rewearing her white silky Vivienne Westwood 2015 Oscars dress.
She arrived in one show-stopping Fall 2026 look just to change into another—for the actual show, she changed into a floral gown with a halter neckline, ruched corset bodice, from Alexander McQueen's Fall 2026 collection for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Zendaya arrived to shoot Jimmy Kimmel Live! in a gray blazer and Bermuda short set from Moschino's Fall 2026 collection, a white button up top underneath with long, dramatic ruffles, and pointed white pumps.
The press tour looks arguably began when she emerged on the 2026 Oscars stage with The Drama co-star Robert Pattinson in a custom chocolate brown Louis Vuitton gown with a draped, off the shoulder neckline.
If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to walk in an it girl's shoes, it might be time to update your rotation. According to a handful of it girls, the thong heel is the shoe of the season.
The thong heel is a grown up, elevated take on the flip-flop. Think of them as a tried and true way of instantly adding a bit of oomph to your otherwise casual spring and summer looks. They pair the casual, exposed nature of the flip-flop with the dressed up, ultra-chic vibe of a stiletto, kitten heel, or wedge—and in result, they strike the perfect balance.
Kylie Jenner, for example, recently paired a simple cropped black tank top with perfectly fitted black trousers and a pair of black thong heels for a date night look. Her complete look was simple, sleek, elevated, yet still casual, laid-back, and effortless.
Hailey Bieber considered the thong heel casual enough to wear to a celebrity flag football game—and paired with jeans, a black tank, and a crochet cardigan, I have to agree. The denim of it all pared the look back, the coordinated black top and shoes added sophistication, and the heel contributed an elevated element. The end result? A look that falls somewhere between casual and dressed up.
For a celebrity charity pickleball match, Lily Collins combined multiple trends in a single look. She paired a cropped white cardigan top with form-fitting black capris and black thong heels for a casual yet chic ensemble.
Spring/Summer 2026 runways embraced the thong heel trend, too. Alaïa offered strappy style paired with a formal statement skirt and white off the shoulder top, making a strong case for styling the trend as evening wear. Christopher Esber, on the other hand, offered a wedged style—perfect for those seeking a bit more comfort or those not the most comfortable in heels. The pairing made a strong case for the trend as casual everyday wear.
With so many thong heel styles available, we'll all be walking in an it girl's shoes soon enough.
Although April is Earth Month and the 22nd is Earth Day, we do our absolute best to respect our planet year round through the purchases that we make and the slow fashion brands we support. This isn't to say that we're perfect or that any of these brands are 100% sustainable, but we're all just doing our best and, as fashion editors obsessed with shopping, trying to quench that urge in the most responsible ways possible. We do this by shopping secondhand, spending countless hours scrolling through Depop, and, when considering purchasing a new product, taking the time to read through the materials used and the practices that the brand is committed to.
Along the way, we’ve taken note of sustainable brands both big and small that make high-quality pieces that stand the test of time while pledging to do their absolute best by the environment—and those are the brands that we’ll be returning to time and time again.
Ahead, 8 sustainable brands that we’re shopping this Earth Day and far beyond.
The ethos for Priya Ahluwalia's namesake label is simple: breathing new life into surplus, post-consumer, recycled, and organic materials. Inspired by her Indian-Nigerian heritage as well as her London upbringing, Ahluwalia implements textile and patchwork techniques to create garments that are truly one of a kind. Now, the label's offerings include textured laser-cut denim inspired by raffia and textile patterns, dresses knit out of yarn and wool to form patterns, and flared pants featuring brush strokes reminiscent of paintings and motifs popular in traditional Indian jewelry.
A maximalist's dream and a go-to for anyone trying to add elements of fun into their wardrobe, Chopova Lowena utilizes deadstock fabrics and recycled materials to create distinct garments that are alike in their singularity. Created by two best friends, Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Irons, who met on their first day as students at Central Saint-Martins, the duo makes garments that strike a balance between grungy, sporty, and romantic.
Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, ESTHÉ creates both wardrobe staples that transcend seasons and unique statement pieces that provide instant elevation—all while maintaining sustainable practices. They've done so by establishing a low-stock and made-to-order system, and by using organic cotton, recycled polyester, and leftover and deadstock materials. Now, the brand's offerings include snakeskin totes, sheer tulle and organza tops, and crinkly midi skirts reminiscent of watercolor paintings.
Colorful Standards was founded in attempt to combat the fashion industry's dark, planet destroying side. Entirely produced in their own factory in Portugal which runs on grid energy, the brand uses organic cotton, recycled wool, and non-toxic dyes to create an array of wardrobe basics in a wide range of colors. Looking to stock up on baby tees and tanks in anticipation summer? Colorful Standards should be your go-to.
London-based Susamusa, which first started out as a Depop shop, is beloved by the likes of Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Heavily influenced by '90s minimalism, the brand features garments in timeless silhouettes—slip skirts and tops with built in scarfs, for example. Susamusa utilizes deadstock and vintage fabrics and local production to create high quality pieces that will last a long time.
UK brand Fruity Booty gets their hands on surplus fabrics and materials that otherwise would've ended up in the landfill and creates the sweetest and dantiest underwear, lace-trim and basic tops, and fun swimwear. Plus, they have a zero single use plastic policy throughout their supply chain.
Founded in Hawaii and produced in Barcelona, ALOHAS makes shoes that are primarily made-to-order—this means that only what is ordered is produced in an attempt to eliminate needless waste. They also use a variety of sustainable materials including cactus, corn, and apple leathers throughout their plant-based collections.
Blondita began with designer Angela Ruis playing around with DIY experiments like hand-painting denim and turning vintage bed sheets into garments. Now the brand, endorsed by creatives world-wide, drops limited collections inspired by girlhood, old Hollywood, and the '90s. Their offerings include bubble skirts and polka dot tops all made through small batch production and with deadstock or vintage fabrics.
At the Happy Isles bridal salon on Spring street, owner Lily Kaizer sorted through the racks and pulled out a vintage Givenchy dress: black with metallic gold details and all the volume that you would expect from '80s fashion. This is Kaizer's favorite piece in the store at the moment—although not quintessentially bridal, she is confident that the right girl at the right time will walk in and immediately understand it.
Since 2016, Kaizer has been sourcing vintage bridal and selling it out of salons with pastel rugs and floral couches, the perfect space for girlish dreams to culminate—first in Los Angeles, now also in New York City. She dates her love for fashion back to her California childhood, when she would watch old films and daydream about the costumes, and sort through vintage stores when she was a bit older. In adulthood, Kaizer took it upon herself to not only curate her dream closet, but also share it with the public and form connections with soon-to-be brides as they select looks for what is understood as one of the biggest fashion moment of their lives.
Ahead, we chat with Kaizer about starting her own business, her innate love for vintage fashion, and the rise of the vintage bride.
What were you doing before Happy Isles?
"I was working in fashion event production between New York and Paris doing runway shows, brand dinners, and popups for two years. Before that, I was working at a vintage store and that's when I had the idea for Happy Isles. During the production job, I had the concept for Happy Isles while doing these kinds of events for brands. I thought: wait, I can just do this for myself and it can be permanent. I don't have to set up and break down. At that point, there was nothing like Happy Isles, so it felt like an important thing to do, and I felt like I could do it."
Can you pinpoint your love for fashion to a specific time in your life?
"Probably from the very beginning. While watching old movies when I was younger, I was always taken with the glamour. Singing In The Rain is my favorite movie—just the costumes, and the '30s, '40s, '50s always felt like such a fantasy to me. In my neighborhood growing up, there was a really epic vintage store that I could walk to. My favorite activity in childhood was going and just dreaming about one day being big enough to wear a dress. Then it really grew in high school. I feel like when I was a teen, it was kind of this classic era of fashion in the mid 2000s The OC, Marissa Cooper, just that 2000 to 2007 period, which is literally when I was 10 years old to 17 years old. And I wasn't able to buy the clothes I wanted when I was a teen. I think Happy Isles is a product of that—it's my fantasy closet that I couldn't have when I was younger."
What was the process of opening your own business like?
"It was a lot of just blind faith in my concept at the time, because nothing like this existed. Vintage bridal didn't even fully exist in a fashion context. There were some sellers on Etsy selling wedding dresses from the 40s, but no one was doing white vintage in a bridal context. When I told people about what I was starting, everyone was like, "Is there an audience for that? Is there enough of an audience for what you're doing?" So it was just a lot of blindfold in my concept and knowing that there were plenty of women and brides out there that would die for vintage options while bridal shopping."
Where do you source the clothes and what do you look for?
"Things come from all over. Now that I've been doing it for 10 years, people come to us a lot more with pieces from their own closets. We have a lot of brides now, just in the year and a half, sourcing vintage for themselves. When their weddings are over, we literally get lookbooks from average brides with like thirty vintage bridal pieces that they bought to have as options that they didn't wear. So that's becoming more prevalent. Auctions, online, I have dealers strategically in different cities that send me pieces. I travel when I can. It's constant. I'm buying every day and it keeps me alive. I need new visual information or the world gets stale. That's the part of it that always brings me life: when something new comes in the store and I'm like, "I've never felt this love before." That kind of energy keeps me going and I know it does for everyone that works at the salons too."
Is there an era or a specific style that clients are constantly looking for?
"Very much so in '90s, 2000s is the most requested, but we do see a lot of girls coming for '50s and '60s. The '60s are my personal favorite decade, so I collect a lot of it and I think it's always a surprising choice for people when they come in looking for a '90s or 2000s look and then they're really gravitating towards a '60s, shifty, Prada vibe. Right now, a lot of people are looking for corsets. The snatched look is here to stay and we see that the most."
What is special about working in bridal versus any other type of fashion?
"Working in bridal is the most special placement in the retail environment. People are coming here to feel something. It's not a typical shopping experience, so the level of connection we get to make with our clients goes beyond just a normal retail experience. It's about human connection and that's what people are looking for when they're shopping for bridal. We get to actually have a soul connection with our clients for what is technically their most special look of their lives. You can't get that anywhere else except for in a bridal context."
How would you describe the aesthetic of the salon and what did you want to curate?
"I've kind of been thinking about this more: who is Happy Isles in the landscape of vintage now? I kind of feel like we're the Beverly Hills Hotel of vintage bridal. That's kind of the vibe. We're old school, we're colorful, we're feminine, but you're always going to find clean sleek pieces as well. So it's kind of classic, but with pizzaz."
Do you have a favorite piece in the store right now?
"This late '80s or early '90s Givenchy dress. It's not very bridal, but I'm just waiting for the right person to understand it.
Do you see yourself expanding beyond New York and LA?
"Yeah, we're working on it now. We have a third store in the works currently and have our eye on some other markets too. Expanding is definitely a part of the plan. It feels like everyone in any city that's not LA or New York is clambering for Happy Isles and we want to serve as many people as we can."
Why do you think vintage bridal is so popular right now?
"Vintage has just been popping off for years. I think thanks to archival on the red carpet and people being more inclined to go thrifting and shop on The RealReal,we're just more inclined as shoppers now to look for secondhand. So to find special unique pieces for your wedding seems like a direct tie into that. In such a trend based world that we're constantly seeing on our phones where we're being fed trend-based information and where everyone os wearing the same thing, going vintage is a way to just kind of subvert that and be your own gal, do your own thing, and know that you're wearing something that no one else is going to wear."
If you're familiar with the saying "clutching your pearls," you most likely associate pearl necklaces with an older generation of women that frequently looks at millennials and gen z with a side-eye—or, regardless of age, the type of woman who is easily offended and has no issue openly expressing moral outrage. If that's your perception, fair enough. But what if I told you that, thanks to some of favorite designers, the pearl necklace is being rebranded in 2026?
The pearl necklace was a status symbol, as well as a symbol of purity and divinity, from as far back as 420 BC—yes, it's an incredibly persistent trend originally popularized by kings, queens, and aristocrats. During the Elizabethan era, pearls were the most sought after gem, more highly coveted than diamonds or precious gemstones. Like all things originally popularized the by wealthy, pearl necklaces became sought after by people of varying classes. In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto created the world's first cultured pearls which led to widespread availability by the 1920s and Coco Chanel made a strong case the pearl necklace as an accessory to elevate even the most casual of outfits—the first and second pearl necklace rebrand, if you will.
Now, in 2026, the pearl necklace has received another major rebrand and reclaimed a spot in modern fashion—that's just the nature of the trend cycle. Now, pearl necklaces are popular in interesting shapes rather than the traditional orb that likely comes to mind, are often paired with other materials for a mixed-media look, are elevated by pendants, feature oversized pearls, and come in the style of the forever popular choker necklace.
Ahead, the pearl necklace trends that we think are worth shouting out.
Statement Pearl Necklaces
On Chanel's Fall/Winter 2026 runway, chunky pearls of varying sizes were contrasted by black material on a loose, slightly longer choker necklace.
For her surprise Coachella appearance with Justin Bieber, Tems made a strong case for maximal pearls with layers on layers on layers contrasting with her black sequined corset, adding a sweet, delicate touch, and giving us all the styling inspiration that we need.
The Long Pearl Necklace
While Shushu/Tong's Spring/Summer 2026 runway featured a variation of pearls, including choker styles with gold pendants, the maximal pearls with maximal length are what really caught our eyes. John Richmond's Fall/Winter 2026 runway also had us considering pearl necklaces in different forms, long styles wrapped around and long styles that culminated in a cross pendant in particular.
Pearl Chokers
Forever icon Parker Posey have caught on to the trend and accessorized her 2026 Golden Globes look with a choker style pearl necklace complete with a large jewel in the center.
Rihanna was arguably the first endorser of the pearl necklace comeback, styling a choker as far back as men's fashion week in Paris—and as the trendsetter that she is, we should've taken note of this revival long ago.
This is all to say that pearl necklace trend has expanded so much that there are so many options—and what was once demure and pure, and can still be interepreted and styled as so, is now also edgy.
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