For Aubrey Plaza and boyfriend Christopher Abbott, nominated for his role in Broadway’s hit revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, this year’s Tony Awards was an opportune time to make their couples debut. The moment comes just weeks after the pair announced they were expecting their first child. Given the occasion, the duo did so in style—with Plaza also continuing her chic maternity fashion streak.

At the Tonys, Plaza arrived at Radio City Music Hall in a black dress from Chanel’s Coco Beach capsule collection. Her minimalist design featured a sleeveless silhouette with thin white straps, each accented with small metal hardware shaped in the brand’s gleaming “double C” logo. Thin white stripes were printed across the smooth, silky fabric, creating a geometric statement—much like similar styles crafted by Matthieu Blazy for the house’s cruise 2026 and Metiers d’Art 2026 collections.

Plaza accessorized with equally minimalist pieces. Her look was complete with low-heeled black leather sandals, with a dash of sparkle from a diamond-covered Effy Jewelry ring and pointed hoop earrings. A deep red manicure brought her attire a subtle hint of color, further adding to its classic nature.

Abbott was sharply suited in a custom Thom Browne ensemble, featuring a black velvet tuxedo jacket with grosgrain trim and pleated kid mohair trousers. Smooth black leather Chelsea boots completed his look, which was given a dapper touch from a white oxford satin-weave shirt and black neck tie.

Together, Plaza and Abbott made a strong case for coordinating couples’ style on the red carpet. With their ensembles’ smooth textures and stark palettes, the pair effortlessly complemented one another without matching too intentionally.

Plaza announced her pregnancy with Abbott earlier this spring. The pair were first romantically seen together at Death of a Salesman’s opening night in April, with the Tony’s marking their first red carpet outing as a couple. Though Abbott did not take home the trophy for his category, Death of a Salesman swept the Tony’s with six wins—including Best Performance by an Acreess in a Featured Role in a Play for Laurie Metcalf, as well as Best Revival of a Play. Additional honors went to The Lost Boys, Ragtime, Schmigadoon!, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball, among other productions.

We’re five months into the year, and the social calendar is still full up. Brands are wasting no time breaking out the champagne and hors d’oeuvres, fueled by awards season, new collaborations, or the simple desire to throw a great bash. Fêtes are taking place all over the world in honor of award nominees, fresh launches, the Olympics, fashion month, and every other reason imaginable. It’s all just an excuse to have a wonderful time. And while you might not be invited to the biggest parties in town, you can still enjoy them vicariously. Keep checking back here as we cover the best and brightest events of the year—and their A-list attendees.

Spring Street in New York City’s SoHo was the place to be on Tuesday, May 26—specifically, the four-story Longchamp store on Spring Street, where crowds of people gathered to watch Zoey Deutch (pictured here), Emma Roberts, Joan Smalls, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and more head to the French label’s latest big party. The cause for celebration? Twenty years of collaboration between Longchamp and the American designer Jeremy Scott, plus the launch of the new limited-edition “Greetings From New York” Le Pliage bag.

Roberts, shown here, wound her way up the steps to the rooftop, where more drinks were served and all the different Jeremy Scott Pliage styles were on display.

For Gyllenhaal, the evening was something of a reunion between her and Sophie Delafontaine, Longchamp’s creative director. “I looked at her face and I was like, ‘We have met before,’” the actress told W at the party. “Sophie was like, ‘Yes we have, we met at this store,’ maybe even the opening of this store.” That was back in 2006, when the Jeremy Scott collabs first began—it was also “the year my daughter was born,” Gyllenhaal noted.

Scott and Delafontaine at the event.

Musician Chloe Flower made an appearance, wearing Longchamp’s kimono jacket with trumpet sleeves.

Lola Leon at the Longchamp x Jeremy Scott party.

On May 19, guests gathered at Fendi’s Madison Avenue flagship in New York City to celebrate the Baguette 26424 Re-Edition. The name references the first model code assigned to the bag, which quickly became a signature silhouette of the house upon its 1997 release. The crowd featured friends of Fendi, including Blake Lively, Olivia Wilde, Ayra Starr, Delilah Belle Hamlin, Ella Hunt, Steph Hui, Deacon Phillippe, Lux Pascal, Esther McGregor, and Ivy Getty.

At the event, guests were treated to a preview of the new bags, available this July in 20 designs inspired by the Fendi archive, and first seen on the runway of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s fall 2026 debut collection.

The immersive evening also featured a look at the Baguette Lab, which, for a limited time, will provide complimentary restoration services for clients’ own vintage Baguettes.

Fine jewelry brand Brent Neale gathered some of New York’s most influential names on Tuesday, May 19, to celebrate the opening of its New York City salon. Hosted at the Astor Trust Building on Fifth Avenue, the 7,000-square-foot space was transformed into a new kind of jewelry showroom.

Guests including Blake Lively and Kate Mara were invited to browse an immersive display of the brand’s signature collections, one-of-a-kind creations, as well as the newest collection, Tides. They sipped cocktails and took in the glittering gems while enjoying the new, more personalized jewelry experience Brent Neale will soon launch to all clients.

On Saturday, May 16, Dia Beacon brought together a notable crowd of more than 600 members of the art, film, and fashion communities (including Paloma Elsesser, pictured here) to celebrate the Dia Art Foundation’s Spring Benefit. The gala—which started with a morning reception at Dia’s Gerhard Richter gallery before moving on to a lovely family-style spring lunch—paid tribute to artists John Chamberlain, Tehching Hsieh, Lee Ufan, Agnes Martin, Hélio Oiticica, Kishio Suga, and Jack Whitten, each of whom has had recent or upcoming exhibitions at the museum.

After lunch, guests were invited to wander the galleries and explore Dia’s grounds. Those in attendance included artists, philanthropists, gallerists, collectors, and other creatives including Alicia Keys, Steve McQueen, Derek Blasberg, Lauren Santo Domingo, Carrie Mae Weems, Laurie Simmons, Diamond Stingily, and many more.

The benefit also marked Dia Beacon’s new partnership with Chanel. Co-chairs included house designer Matthieu Blazy, Dia’s Board chair Nathalie de Gunzburg, and artists Joan Jonas and Lisa Yuskavage. Proceeds from the gala will support the museum’s ongoing programming, including installations, publications, and public educational initiatives.

On May 14 in New York City, Troye Sivan made his way to the Meatpacking District for a carnival-themed party thrown by Coach to celebrate its new collaboration with the Los Angeles-based creative collective Brain Dead. Sivan snapped photos in the cavernous space on West 14th Street, which had been filled with fairground treats and games like cotton candy stands, balloon popping, and even a cyclone-style amusement park ride installed inside.

Launching globally on May 29, the collection features lots of playful touches, like the cartoon sketched onto the leather bag gymnast Suni Lee is pictured holding, with creative director Stuart Vevers, above. (Vevers’s children were also in attendance for the party; the VIP tots spent the evening running from popcorn stand to merch booth to miniature golf.) Inspirations for the capsule include Tokyo street style, collectible souvenir culture, and merch the designers dreamed up that would be sold at this fictional amusement park.

A surprise runway show took place midway through the night, putting all the wares from the collection on display.

Vevers took a bow with Brain Dead cofounder and creative director Kyle Ng while guests like Lourdes Leon, Aquaria, and Ella Emhoff cheered them on.

Gold House hosted its fifth annual Gold Gala at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, May 9. The event brought together over 650 of the most influential Asian-Pacific and multicultural leaders across industries, all dressed in “heritage-inspired black tie” from AAPI designers.

Bowen Yang opened the show with a monologue before an array of awards were handed out to actors Charles Melton and Simu Liu and Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu, among others. Hayley Kiyoko performed her song, “Girls Like Girls,” while H.E.R. and Liza Soberano shared an exclusive first look at their upcoming film, Forgotten Island.

Guests took in the show while enjoying a three-course dinner from chef Justin Pichetrungsi and drinks provided by Hennessy. When the programming came to an end, attendees let loose at the Billboard x Gold House Founders Party. There, RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara performed before Mortal Kombat II star Joe Taslim took the stage for a DJ set.

It was not your average book club on April 28, when friends of Valentino gathered together at the Marciano Art Foundation in Los Angeles. This was a high-fashion evening, though the reason for the event was a book. The night was dedicated to the launch of Specula Mundi by Mark Borthwick, the new haute couture tome with a visual narrative that reinterprets the collection of the same name by Alessandro Michele.

Patricia Arquette, Maude Apatow, Sombr, and more stars were in attendance, dressed in their Valentino best. Those who missed the presentation of the collection in Paris last January were transported there thanks to a Kaiserpanorama installation on-site.

The hottest accessory of the evening was, of course, Specula Mundi, produced in a limited edition of 1,500 numbered copies. A close runner-up was the new Valentino Garavani Devain bag, held by Arquette and Apatow, among others.

Teyana Taylor pregamed the Met Gala at the event, showing up in a romantic black dress.

Tate McRae attended in an animal print jacket from Valentino’s pre-fall 2026 collection and a Devain bag.

On April 28, the arts nonprofit Creative Time invited New York's art and fashion worlds into the Russian Tea Room for its 2026 gala. Over borscht and vodka, guests celebrated the organization's new Executive Director, Jean Cooney, and honored artists Guadalupe Maravilla, Molly Gochman, and philanthropist Michelle Coffey. Co-chaired by stylist Kate Young, designer Waris Ahluwalia, and Nordstrom, the night was unexpectedly full of Russian bears. Waiters dressed as polar bears toted bottles of vodka while guests—from artists Kara Walker and Chloe Wise to designers Daniella Kallmeyer, Wes Gordon, and Henry Zankov—mingled around a giant bear-shaped ice sculpture. The night ended late, with dancing to sets by Leigh Lezark of The Misshapes and Jean d'Armes.

Gala season in New York City is officially in full swing. Apex for Youth—an organization that mentors and supports underserved Asian and immigrant youth in NYC—hosted its annual fete on April 16 at Cipriani South Street. The event drew over 600 guests and raised nearly $3.7 million for the nonprofit, which offers health-focused programming, education, and community engagement via volunteers. Olympic champion Eileen Gu, shown here with Michael Chung, attended the event, along with actress Lana Condor, who received honors.

“The Inspiration Awards Gala is one of the few moments where you can see the full ecosystem of Apex in one room—our youth, mentors, supporters, and partners,” executive director of Apex for Youth Jiyoon Chung told W. “It’s powerful because the impact is tangible. You’re not just hearing about change—you’re witnessing the relationships and community that make it possible.” That sentiment proved true when Avantika Vandanapu, pictured here, presented Condor her award onstage.

Of course, the dinnertime auction is as key for a gala as the starry guest list. During the evening, guests like Kim Shui—photographed here with Chloe Misseldine and Isiah Magsino—Sandy Liang, Dao-Yi Chow, and many other New York City insiders helped raise nearly $4 million for Apex for Youth.

Next up on April 15 was The Bronx Museum of the Arts, which held its annual gala at Tribeca Rooftop this year. Artist Awol Erizku, cultural patron Lois Plehn, and designer and artist Colm Dillane (aka KidSuper)—pictured here with The Bronx Museum’s director and chief curator, Shamim M. Momin—received honors during the stylish party, which included dinner and a live auction.

Joey Bada$$ and Ferg, shown here, were also in attendance for the soirée—the museum’s most important yearly fund-raiser, which also served as a welcome party for Momin, who threw her first Bronx Museum gala that evening.

Tyrell Hampton at The Bronx Museum’s gala.

Alex Consani may be known as a downtown fashion darling, but on Friday, April 10, the model traveled to Times Square for a party celebrating the acclaimed artist Tomokazu Matsuyama’s latest work. Along with Lulu Tenney, Hank Willis Thomas, and many more art-world stars, Consani feted Matsuyama’s new piece, Morning Again, with a soirée that began at the Times Square EDITION and ended on the Red Steps—where Consani joined Matsuyama to watch the project illuminate Times Square.

Commissioned by the Times Square Arts Midnight Moment program, Morning Again will screen nightly from April 1-30 from 11:57 PM to midnight, on nearly 100 electronic billboards in Times Square.

In the piece, the Japanese–born, New York–based artist Matsuyama—pictured here with Hank Willis Thomas—traces four symbolic currents that move through New York City: flows of hope, rhythm, self-expression, and transformation.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 26, Movado toasted its latest chapter at New York’s King restaurant, where brand president Margot Grinberg hosted a seated lunch along with ambassador Julianne Moore. The gathering marked the debut of three new women’s watch collections—Museum Bangle, Heritage 1917, and Museum Velura—as well as the official launch of Curve, Movado’s newest high-fashion jewelry collection. All were showcased alongside archival designs.

“I’ve always admired Movado for its clean, modern aesthetic and its ability to create pieces that feel both timeless and deeply personal,” said Moore. “These new collections are beautifully crafted and thoughtfully designed—a true reflection of the brand’s artistry and its commitment to celebrating women.”

On Thursday, March 19, guests gathered for an intimate dinner at The Odeon hosted by Loewe and Bergdorf Goodman. The party celebrated Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s first collection as Loewe’s new creative directors as well as the house’s takeover of Bergdorf’s famed windows.

American Love Story star Grace Gummer and Mark Ronson joined the exclusive group, carrying his-and-hers Amazona bags.

True Whitaker also joined the event, whose guests included Britt Lower, Michael Stipe, Jayme Lawson, Sandra Bernhard, Morgan Spector, Lucas Hedges, Isaac Powell, Talia Ryder, Tramell Tillman, and more.

Along with the collection launch, McCollough and Hernandez collaborated with Bergdorf Goodman on exclusive custom windows and an interior installation in the brand’s women’s store, bringing their spring 2026 collection to life.

On March 18 in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood, Dua Lipa descended upon the new Nespresso flagship boutique on 5th Avenue. Wearing a white minidress and a stunning Serpenti necklace, the singer toasted her status as the coffee brand’s latest global ambassador. Guests sipped on espresso martinis (like DJ Mia Moretti, above) and plucked tuna crispy rice bites from geometric blocks held by the waitstaff. As the sun set outside, the crowd trooped downstairs for more dancing.

Dua Lipa at the Nespresso party.

Meanwhile, farther uptown at The Pool/The Grill, art-world luminaries gathered to celebrate the 16th annual Art Production Fund gala. The event—which supports the organization’s work of commissioning and producing public art projects—raised a record-breaking $1 million. More than 300 guests including Chloe Wise and Brooke Wise, along with gallerista Hannah Traore (shown above) attended, decked out in fashion that reflected the theme of the night: après ski at the “APF Chalet.”

Legendary artists like Marilyn Minter and Sanford Biggers showed up for APF, whose executive director, Casey Fremont, can be seen here with the duo.

Spring brings countless galas to New York City, but we’re pretty sure there’s only one where you’ll find the city’s premiere “experimental clown” performing as one of artist Paul McCarthy’s famed butt plugs and donors will get called “pay pigs.” Welcome to Performance Space New York’s annual spring gala, where this year, the best way to do some good was to be very, very bad.

Playwright Jordan Tannahill, fresh off his off-Broadway success Prince Faggot, stepped into the role of creative director and reimagined a kink-friendly gala with a “Haute Fetish” dress code that that meant black leather was more common than black tie. This year’s gala honored fashion’s Michèle Lamy, artist McCarthy, and writer Samuel R. Delany, all creatives who no one has ever accused of being prudes. Naturally, Tannahill called in former dominatrix Julia Fox and her BFF, the photographer and model Richie Shazam, to cohost. Dressed as a gala table to open the night, Fox reminded the crowd this was a kink-friendly event. She pulled up comedian Julio Torres onstage to interrogate him about his favorite kink. “A memorable, entertaining night supporting the arts,” he demurred.

French singer Yseult, long-known for making a statement on the Cannes red carpet, made her United States performance debut with her new single “Freak” accompanied by a BDSM performance by Mistress Nina, Dahlia Damoiselle, and Tristan Allen.

Moses Sumney performed a multisong tribute to Lamy, including his first performance of his song “Rank & File” in years.

Performance artist and clown Alex Tatarsky’s tribute to Paul McCarthy was undoubtedly one of the evening’s most delightfully weird moments.

Right as the elevator doors were about to close and take us to the fifth floor of the WSA building for Free Arts NYC’s 26th Annual Gala, none other than Rosie Perez slipped in. There’s no better omen for a good night in the city than starting it with an accidental run-in with one of its cultural icons. Once inside, we were greeted with a glass of red wine and gallery walls full of 70 works on paper by a who’s-who of art-world notables, including Tschabalala Self, KAWS, Will Cotton, and Marilyn Minter. They would all be auctioned off that night through an online portal to benefit the nonprofit. Even New York’s new first lady, Rama Duwaji, donated a sketch.

Founded in 1997, Free Arts NYC provides kids from underserved communities with both daylong creative workshops for younger artists and more in-depth mentorship and scholarship programs for teenage artists.

This year’s edition honored three women from three different generations: artists Katherine Bradford and Sasha Gordon, and Jody Quon, creative director of New York magazine. Yet the three didn’t just show up to collect their adoration on gala night. Earlier in the year, the trio stopped by to both offer advice and create alongside Free Arts students. The results—“exquisite corpse”-style drawings—were also on display.

“Free Arts is planting seeds of curiosity that will undeniably make this world more beautiful,” Quon said upon accepting her award. “We are not just investing in children’s art. We are investing in the next generation of thinkers, makers, leaders, and dreamers.”

Stylist and editor Alastair Mckimm and photographer Carin Backoff represented the fashion world.

This was the rare gala for an arts foundation in which the act of creation literally took center stage. Artist Adam Dressner had set up an easel to paint live portraits of guests during both the cocktail hour and after party. At dinner, guests were provided with colored pencils and encouraged to draw on the table by Free Arts founder Liz Hopfan. Paper had been placed over some windows, with crayons provided to encourage guests to leave a doodle. “A sketch is a funny thing,” she told the crowd. “We tend to think of it as lesser, the thing before the thing. But a sketch is where we are all most honestly ourselves. It's a color test, a first instinct, a page that was never meant to be seen. This is where Free Arts lives, too.”

Nike

On February 15, Nike closed out All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles with All-Time High, a star-studded after party at the members-only Bird Streets Club on Sunset Boulevard. The event wrapped up the weekend and celebrated the intersection of sports and entertainment, bringing together figures across industries like Teyana Taylor, Travis Scott, Damson Idris, Takashi Murakami, Steve Lacy, Ego Nwodim, and more.

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Zack Bia was on deck, DJing for the crowd, followed by a lineup that included Chase B, Coco & Breezy, and Hank Korsan.

Nike

The event space had a sprawling setup, where guests could move between three different floors, each with their own unique feel. The layout lent itself to the eclectic crowd that had gathered there, which also included musician Shaboozey.

Bulgari

Eternal beauty was the theme of the night at the Bulgari event held at the luxury jewelry brand’s Rodeo Drive flagship on January 15. VIP clients, celebrities, and creatives came together to celebrate Bulgari Eternal, a new collection breathing new life into archival designs.

Bulgari

Maude Apatow, Phoebe Dynevor, and Ryan Destiny were in attendance on Thursday night, enjoying the conversation and immersive experiences on offer. Apatow and Destiny, specifically, acted as models for the evening, wearing the new collection while enjoying rooftop cocktails and the celebratory atmosphere.

Bulgari

The mood was set by Kaytranada and Kim Gordon, who both delivered DJ sets for the guests, keeping the energy high throughout the evening. It was a true L.A. party, celebrating glitz, glamour, and, of course, Bulgari.

In New York City, it’s a given that everyone needs a reliable default summer outfit that’s just right—not too stuffy, not too casual, and can hold its own in sizzling warmer months. As a native New Yorker, Gwyneth Paltrow is all too familiar with this formula, as seen in her latest photo dump on Instagram. However, against the typically neutral pairings seen on the street, as well as her own minimalist style, the star underscored the New Yorker summer uniform—a sophisticated top, comfortable pair of jeans, and a walkable-yet-stylish shoe—in vibrant color.

In her latest outfit snapshot, Paltrow posed in a pair of wide-leg blue jeans. The causal bottoms were instantly elevated by a bright blue tweed top from Christopher John Rogers’ fall 2026 collection, featuring a draped neckline and red, yellow, and black plaid pattern. Paltrow coordinated the statement piece with a pair of glossy, low-heeled red pumps, creating a streamlined appearance. Her only accessory was a set of thin gold hoop earrings, allowing the outfit’s colors to take center stage.

Indeed, the look was a sharp departure from Paltrow’s typical attire. The Goop founder is often known to wear minimalist labels like Khaite, Altuzarra, Toteme, and her own GWYN brand, with shades of navy, gray, white, and black making frequent appearances. However, this particular ensemble did tap into her whimsical streak. After all, with an ensemble as iconic as her pink Ralph Lauren Oscars gown from 1999, there’s clearly a colorful side to Paltrow’s style that occasionally comes out to play. Take the color-blocked Tory Burch outfit she wore to daughter Apple Martin’s college graduation this spring, for example, or her previous outings in bubblegum pink Calvin Klein Collection silks and punchy yellow Olivia von Halle pajamas. Even amongst the most minimalist dressers, an adventurous sense of maximalism breaks out every now and then.

It’s certainly clear that Paltrow’s colorful outfit easily fit into her busy trip on the East Coast, as well. While checking on Manhattan’s first location of her health-focused Goop Kitchen eatery, Paltrow made time to enjoy a Bruce Springsteen concert, visit restaurants including Hatsuhana Sushi and Marcel, and stop by Neptune Oyster in Boston. For those wondering what else was in her two Goyard carry-ons for the bustling trip? It’s anyone’s guess—though a hotel room snapshot revealed a roomy canvas tote packed with a light jacket and white Manolo Blahnik sandals, alongside a tailored blazer still in its dry-cleaning bag.

When hitting the town for a night out, Kate Moss is the ultimate dressing inspiration. Lila Moss knows this firsthand. Last night, clad in a nude bodysuit covered in crystals, Moss channeled her supermodel mom’s nonchalant style at Racket for Stella McCartney and H&M’s collaboration launch party. Her glitzy statement piece was layered over sheer black tights, providing a sleek contrast—and practical coverage from the evening’s rainy weather.

Moss opted to wear the set under an oversized black blazer, also from McCartney’s H&M collection, which she shrugged off her shoulders for a carefree feel. The formal piece was given a more casual flair from cuffed sleeves, revealing a silky lining that added to her outfit’s textures. Black pointed-toe pumps brought a slick, streamlined finish to Moss’s look.

This wasn’t the first time Moss has channeled Kate’s grungy, rebellious sense of style. Over the years, the young model’s also stepped out in sultry lace, leopard prints, dark leather, and plenty of sheer outfits, all hallmarks of her mom’s rock n’ roll sensibility. The pair regularly take in fashion together, as well. Clearly, style runs in the family.

During H&M and McCartney’s late-night bash, Moss was one of numerous stars who opted for a high-shine outfit. Janelle Monae, Amelia Gray Hamlin, and Julez Smith also stepped out in crystal-covered pieces from H&M and McCartney’s collection, bringing the evening a burst of glitzy glamour. Guests including Renée Rapp, Tasmin Wijnaldum, Jules Kolodny, and Edie Liberty Rose wore the line’s suiting, chain link jewelry, and snake and floral-printed separates—as well as Mark Ronson, who gamely hit the stage for a finale performance.

The moment was also a full-circle one for McCartney, who was the second-ever luxury designer to collaborate with H&M in 2005. Her new line with the brand highlights her various signatures and motifs through the years, featuring tailored suiting, sharp outerwear, draping, and plenty of horses, florals, chain links, and reptilian patterns. The designer’s also in good company, with H&M’s recent designer roster including Glenn Martens, Rokh, Mugler, Rabanne, and the late Iris Apfel.

The May 7 arrival of McCartney and H&M’s collection has been hotly anticipated since it was announced at the British Fashion Awards last winter. However, guests didn’t have to wait long to wear the line, as everyone left with its mesh clutches and rubberized red “Stella” keychains.

Zendaya’s status as red carpet royalty didn’t just happen overnight. The former Disney star and her longtime Image Architect and stylist, Law Roach, steadily worked hard over the years to prove their fashion bona fides to the world. Nowhere is that more apparent than when looking back at Zendaya’s history at the Met Gala. It all led up to the 2024 event, when the actor hit the Met steps in a pair of vintage ball gowns that nearly shut down the red carpet.

Over the years, the actor has gone from a guest of designers to a moment-creating VIP capable of commanding all the attention on one of the world’s busiest red carpets. Here, a look back at all of Zendaya’s Met Gala looks, including her after-party 'fits, from 2015 until now.

2025: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”

In 2025, Zendaya leaned into the evening’s dress code with a bridal white look from Louis Vuitton.

The outfit paid homage to the year’s coinciding exhibition, but also referenced Bianca Jagger’s famous 1971 wedding suit.

After the event, the actor ditched her all-white look for a red, floral Patrick Kelly dress to attend the after parties.

2024: “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”

After a lengthy five-year hiatus, Zendaya made her Met Gala comeback in 2024. As one of the night’s co-chairs, the actor nailed the “The Garden Of Time” dress code in a custom John Galliano Margiela look that referenced the designer’s time at Christian Dior.

Of course, no stone was left unturned as the actor finished off her gown with a Stephen Jones headpiece and dramatic eye makeup.

After most of the gala’s guests made their way up the steps, Zendaya had one last go at the carpet. She slipped into a piece of archival fashion in honor of the night’s theme, wearing a Galliano-era Givenchy gown that she styled with an archival Alexander McQueen headpiece.

The train! The drama!

She ended the night with a custom Loewe dress.

2019: “Camp: Notes on Fashion”

The theme of the 2019 Met Gala was “Camp,” and Zendaya and her stylist, Law Roach, decided to put on a show. Enlisting Tommy Hilfiger to design a light-up dress, the duo reenacted Cinderella right on the red carpet.

Naturally, Roach stepped into the role of Fairy Godfather.

Please note Zendaya’s pumpkin coach bag, which came courtesy of the undisputed American master of bedazzled evening minaudières, Judith Leiber.

Of course, they left a glass slipper behind, as if you had to ask.

The thing about the Met Gala is that after all those red carpet theatrics, you are expected to go inside and eat a dinner. So Zendaya changed into a flowy gown in a delicate shade of lilac—but kept her pumpkin bag close.

After parties can be serious business, and Zendaya hit the circuit that year in a black velvet suit. Note, however, her purple shoes, which she kept on after the main event.

2018: “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”

Zendaya showed up ready for battle in honor of the Catholicism-themed edition of the Met Gala. Her custom Versace gown was a nod to Saint Joan of Arc. Yes, she managed to get one of the most definitive Italian fashion houses to find inspiration in the Patron Saint of France. In some ways, Zendaya may be more powerful than the EU Parliament.

Once inside, Zendaya removed the chest piece and shoulders for a slightly more comfortable fit.

For Versace’s official after party, she paired a Versace skirt with a n:Philanthropy tee.

2017: “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between”

Not everyone is on theme every year, and this maximalist gown from Dolce & Gabbana wasn’t really in conversation with the avant-garde dress code. It was, however, breathtaking.

At the afters that year, Zendaya stuck to both Dolce and her floral theme. You could argue that the intentionally unfinished detailing on the shoulders and lapels was in line with Kawakubo’s sartorial themes of deconstruction.

2016: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”

Zendaya attended the 2016 edition as a guest of Michael Kors, and her look that night proved she had more in common with Liza Minnelli than the fact that both of their names include the letter “Z.” Her golden gown’s inspiration was straight out of Studio 54 and she sported a Minnelli-ish black bob.

At the after-party, she kept the gold going with a go-go-inspired minidress and boots courtesy of Michael Kors.

2015: “China: Through the Looking Glass”

For her very first Met Gala, Zendaya wore a sculptural minidress from Fausto Puglisi.

She switched into a black and brown skirt suit for the after parties that year.

Once a year, for about half of the year, the generational baddie of the solar system, Pluto, stations retrograde. Before you start sounding the alarm, let me reiterate that Pluto stations retrograde for approximately half the year. And thankfully, this is nothing new to us. We’ve been experiencing the culture shifts provided by Pluto, the society-ruling sign, since 2023. From May 6 to October 16 of this year, Pluto will retrograde through the revolutionary, innovative, and forward-thinking sign of Aquarius. This retrograde gives us the chance to review how we’ve been changing socially, what tools are moving our lives forward, and our aspirations.

Aquarius is deeply connected to society and social lives. This is the trendsetter sign, after all: finger always on the pulse, keeping the rest of us from getting lost in the Stone Age. Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed the way you connect with others is shifting—or, at the very least, your respect for these social interactions has changed. Pluto in Aquarius marks a social upheaval. In a digital age, where over half of the global population is on social media, we are more connected than ever. However, there is a trend bubbling up involving “dumb phones,” analog items, and the return of IRL house parties. While they’re all valuable ways to stay connected, Pluto’s retrograde in Aquarius encourages us to think about which social experiences lead to the most genuine human connections. Over the next few months, it’ll become apparent not just how you can build these connections, but also which connections hold the most value for you. Who are your people, and how will you continue to grow with them?

In addition to support from people, you’ve also got a few months to think about the gizmos and gadgets that will aid in your goal-chasing journey. Aquarius is the inventor of the stars, constantly thinking about what makes our world function and how to make life easier through innovation. That said, not all inventions stand the test of time. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try out new tools, or ways of problem-solving. We just need to be a bit more conscientious about it for the next few months. While Pluto is retrograde, there might be some technical difficulties in your life. These are moments you’re being called to ask “Is this the most efficient way to get what I need to get done? And on top of that, is this process actually progressing me forward, or is it just cutting corners?” Pluto in Aquarius seeks innovation, but also wants you to know when to cut through the slop that is cosplaying as progress.

Pluto in Aquarius is an aspirational time, and the next few months will help us remember where we are going. With the changes to culture and contraptions happening, it’s important to reflect on the life you want. Aquarius archetypically holds onto utopian ideals, with a humanitarian flair that understands progress requires a village. What does that dream life look like for you? Who and what will help you build it into a reality?

While it’s normal to expect the unexpected with any Aquarius transit (i.e. expect the end goal to change over time), it’s essential to have some kind of end goal in mind. Aquarius is dually ruled by Saturn and Uranus, which means this sign knows better than any other how to build upon what already exists. For you, that looks like the universe constantly taking what you want to do and naturally shaping it into something better. So do what Pluto requires of you and start making deep, fundamental changes to the things that aren’t working and are no longer aligned with your vision. Trust that whoever or whatever is pulling the strings will keep you on the right path.

For extra astro guidance, read for your rising sign below! These are sign-specific reflections to help you navigate the next few months of Pluto retrograde.

Aries

Expect a shake-up in your social life soon. Start exploring new ways to connect with the world around you—this is a good time to join a community or team-based club/organization. The airy energy of Pluto in Aquarius will only fan your flames higher and higher, so look forward to the inspiration that comes from others. Be cautious of falling into old social habits or patterns. Let these six months be a period of social rebirth.

Taurus

Pluto retrograde gives you the chance to revisit your legacy. You are a stability-loving sign, but you could be feeling an itch for something new. What aligns with who you are? Who can you work with to carve out a professional path that is perfect for you? There’s no more time to clock in and out without feeling a gust of inspiration. Take these few months to revisit your long-term plan of action.

Gemini

Pluto retrograde will push you to continue being curious. You might find yourself revisiting some old ideas of the world, or filling in the gaps of how you understand this place we call home. Close the loops over these next few months. Use this period of time to go as deep as the iceberg will allow you. No longer are you a jack of all trades, but rather you are becoming a master of all.

Cancer

Pluto retrograde will help you dive deep and shed your skin, metaphorically speaking. You will be experience a greater understanding of yourself and your most intimate relationships by the end of these six months. The manner in which you share who you are continues to evolve, so if there are any boundaries you feel like have been crossed recently, go ahead and re-establish them now. Embrace the intensity, expect the unexpected, and know that this is the time for you to take back control.

Leo

Pluto retrograde will be a moment to assess your relationships: professional, plutonic, passionate—all of ‘em. You might feel particularly like there are some power struggles going on, or a feeling that one party is trying to push the other to bend to their will. Compromise is key, but that doesn’t mean you should compromise on your values. How and with whom you choose to connect will change over the years, so let these next few months be a lesson in who should stand the test of time.

Virgo

It’s time to get serious about your work. These next six months, you might feel like life seems a bit more mundane, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes moving on autopilot is necessary to focus on inner work, or to chip away at a goal. That said, if you’ve been slacking at all you could experience a bit of tension. Reflect on how you want your life to operate and start making the changes slowly, over time, so that life can start being a reality.

Libra

Oh, how special this retrograde will be for you! During the next few months, you might notice an urge to explore former passion projects, reignite old flames, and find ways to reconnect with your inner child. Pluto in Aquarius is a spark of inspiration that shifts how you express yourself, and shine in the world. People-pleasing should go out the door, because right now is your chance to prioritize your happiness. Trust the fact that, if you make changes from within yourself, you will inspire others to do the same.

Scorpio

Pluto retrograde could be a bit tough, so get ready to do some of the hard work these next few months. You might have to revisit some tense conversations, or wash the salt out of any re-opened wounds. The lesson here is to focus on how you emotionally regulate yourself. What needs to change so you can feel more at ease, day in and day out? If there is something to get off your chest, or a hatchet that needs to be buried, take action.

Sagittarius

The next six months will be a bit of a mental whirlwind with Pluto retrograde. You might have moments of déjà vu in conversation, or you could feel as though you can’t get an idea out of your head. Revisiting how you consume information, and what you choose to share is important right now. Rather than getting caught up in an inner monologue, make sure you are sharing what is on your mind and perhaps someone else’s perspective could help you piece together the answer to the deep questions you’ve been asking.

Capricorn

Pluto retrograde is a great time for you to realign financially. You might have noticed that money is feeling a bit tighter than you’d like. There is only so much you can do about the global economy, but there are steps you can take. Revisit your budget and where you are spending your hard-earned cash. Doing this in conjunction with some reflection on your values will help you pinpoint what to prioritize. There’s no need to change what works, just find ways to be more conscientious about how you use your resources.

Aquarius

Pluto retrograde in your sign is both a celebration and a mourning period. On one hand, you will probably feel like you are disconnected from the person looking back at you in the mirror. You might question yourself, wondering who you will be at the end of this long transit. However, it is also a celebration of your growth and how much you’ve been able to overcome. Don’t stress about having it all figured out, or trying to force yourself into a box. You will continue to evolve, so be grateful for the person who got you here, and welcome in the person who will get you through the next phase of life.

Pisces

The next few months will be filled with healing and spiritual insights. Pluto retrograde will aid you in understanding more deeply your beliefs and your dreams. Additionally, you’ll find that these next six months will be filled with natural endings, both internal and external. Remember: when one door closes, another one will open. Be patient, and let yourself surrender to the changing of the seasons.

This summer, nobody’s been having more fun getting dressed this summer than Bella Hadid. During the Cannes Film Festival, she reported for glamour duty with a flurry of outfits that varied from a futuristic vintage Prada set to glamorous red carpet fare. Post-Cannes, Hadid took a family trip to Saint-Tropez, complete with some new eye-catching look that were perfect for a little model downtime.

While walking through Saint-Tropez with her younger brother Anwar, Hadid slipped on a smooth, silky Massimo Dutti maxi dress. The sleeveless style was paired with equally minimalist leather flip flops, a dark brown woven shoulder bag, and oval-shaped sunglasses, creating an elevated look that was simple and easy for daylong wear.

Hadid’s attire embraced her sense of experimental dress with a high-shine mix of gold jewelry. Her ensemble was finished with a swinging Chanel stone pendant necklace and fringe-textured collar necklace, as well as an assortment of rings. Abstract, curved gold post earrings by Christina Caruso completed her look, as well as an assortment of thin gold cuff bracelets and Brilliant Earth’s Sol 7.5 bangles.

Hadid’s jewelry assortment instantly elevated her minimalist look, establishing it as uniquely her own. The star’s outing also continued her embrace of 2010’s “arm party” accessorizing, which use a mix of bracelets in varying textures and widths to create a glamorous jewelry statement.

For a look that qually as laid back, but far more maximalist, she turned to Pucci. Spotted on a yacht of the coast of Saint-Tropez, she wore a red, brown, an orange print jumpsuit which she paired with sleek black sunglasses and minimal gold jewelry.

Hadid’s sun-drenched outing in Saint-Tropez added another entry to her warm-weather style streak. The star’s become famed for her off-duty looks over the years, which traverse aesthetics from the bohemian to the sporty, grungy, and whimsical—often complete with a dose of 90’s and early 2000’s influences. Her latest outfit affirmed there’s always room to play with aesthetics and expand one’s sartorial sense—especially from adding as many accessories as your heart desires.

No Venice Biennale has felt more roiled in controversy than the current edition. But despite the headlines, the artists are still here, putting in the effort to make some of their most ambitious work to date. Here are six who delivered.

Sung Tieu

When you are invited to the Venice Biennale, you should endeavor to go all out. By this measure, Sung Tieu has met her moment. “It’s been a learning curve,” Tieu tells W, underselling the mammoth effort behind her most ambitious work to date. Tieu has transformed the German Pavilion, which she shares with the late artist Henrike Naumann, by cloaking its entire silhouette with a new one. The shell, made of thousands of tiles, is a trompe l’œil tessellated marble recreation of Objekt Gehrenseestraße, the Plattenbau housing complex in Berlin-Lichtenberg where Tieu spent part of her childhood and the past decade leading bus tours as part of a radical and ongoing artwork about the personally and socially loaded history of the site. Tieu’s Potemkin housing project takes care to recreate the decay and graffiti that colored the building’s final years since its decommissioning in 2003. In its original incarnation, it was little more than nine slab-construction towers that housed over 6,000 Vietnamese contract workers, each allotted roughly five square meters of living space. The title of the work is Ruin: in many ways, it feels like all the years of Tieu’s bus tours through Marzahn and Lichtenberg—the neighborhoods surrounding the former GDR dormitory complex—were building to this moment of erasure, whereby the German Pavilion, a symbol of fascist nationalism, is eclipsed by the true history of its legacy.

Inside the pavilion, Tieu takes the opportunity of a national stage to take pride in a homeland that is much more personal: her mother. Chocolate ladybugs, which have become a visual shorthand for childhood in Tieu’s work, are scattered throughout the space. “I liked the idea of being invited to show in a space, and arriving as a kind of infestation,” Tieu says of her insect hordes. “They feel like they are occupying.”

Gala Porras-Kim

It feels almost too fitting that the halls assigned to Gala Porras-Kim at the Arsenale were originally the rooms in which the tools of the shipyard were put on display—built, from the start, for exhibiting objects. Porras-Kim has established a name for herself in recent years as an interventionist in art’s most prestigious institutions; she embeds herself in them through visual research, and then uses that material to surface questions those institutions are asking themselves, but are not always forthright in sharing.

For her Venice Biennale presentation, Porras-Kim delves into a subject that feels entirely apropos to the environs of a sinking city: decay. More specifically, she is looking at what she calls “institutionally defined damage”—instances where moisture, sunlight, and time have taken their toll on an object now under the care of conservators. Porras-Kim is especially interested in the moments when an object considered irreversibly damaged by the institution that holds it is, through that very same deterioration, finding its way back into alignment. “Everything is getting destroyed anyway,” says the artist, who was born in Bogotá to a Colombian-Korean family, and now lives between London and Los Angeles. “Just how slow and perceivable can we recognize that damage.”

The show includes new and existing work. As part of her longstanding interest in systems of distribution, Porras-Kim takes a deliberate approach to exhibition-making, traveling a core set of works she owns across presentations to ensure continuity with her past. Visitors familiar with her practice will recognize some of what's on view, but the exhibition also introduces new works that emerged from her collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, which partnered with Porras-Kim for the Biennale's Applied Arts Pavilion.

Lubaina Himid

“So many artists tend to only work in specific parts of the pavilion, or cover it all up,” says Lubaina Himid, this year’s British Pavilion occupant. “I wanted to reveal it.” For Himid, this meant forgoing her usual sculptural moves, her iconic painted cutout figures that she used to fill the halls of the Tate back in 2021. Instead, Himid opted to let her paintings be paintings—ones that hang alone on otherwise bare walls above empty floors.

The space feels full anyway, thanks to a soundtrack pumping overhead—created with Polish-born, U.K.-based artist Magda Stawarska-Beavan, who has been collaborating with Himid for over two decades. The composition greets visitors at the door like a prelude and trickles and pours through the building, ushering them from the entrance to the back, where one can glimpse and hear the lap of the lagoon just beyond. There is an intentional bleed between the world outside and the composed world within.

Himid’s paintings echo this uncanny recognizability. They are familiar but ever-so-slightly wrong—images of boatyards. Images of tailors, of kitchens. They flicker with the initial light of recognition and then get darker the longer we stare. Each carries text, labels that quietly undermine the painting and the room itself. “These are paintings that ask questions,” Himid says. “They ask if flies can ever settle. If water is always useful. If poison can taste delicious.”

Water is a recurring force flowing through more than forty years of Himid’s work. But it takes Venice, a city that was built on water and is now being taken back by it, to reveal just how many things she has been weaving together at once. Trade, colonization, globalization, climate collapse: the water carries all of it, and standing with these new paintings, you finally feel the weight of that accumulation.

Those looking to parse where the satire starts and ends with Himid should spend particular time examining figures’ clothing. Like Venice, steeped in fashion history through Fortuny and the competing fortunes of Pinault and Prada, Himid is deeply interested in the way how one dresses communicates. When in doubt, the clothes are the clues. And you are part of the show.

Sara Flores

Artist Sara Flores has spent the past two years as the subject of a feature documentary, The Hummingbird Paints Fragrant Songs, directed by Èlia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi, set to debut later this year. The on-set experience opened a new door into filmmaking, the first fruits of which Flores is debuting in Venice alongside the largest kené painting of her career. Flores has not demurred from the responsibility as the first Indigenous woman ever to represent Peru—she has embraced the specialness of the occasion by pushing herself and her medium to do things she’s never done before.

The film, Non Nete (A Flag for the Shipibo Nation), depicts a sustained image of kené moving in the wind. Kené is the visual and cosmological language of the Shipibo-Konibo people of the Peruvian Amazon. It is not decoration, and it is not pattern in the way we typically use the word. It is a living system—geometric, intricate, endlessly recursive—transmitted through generations of women. Flores learned it at fourteen, from her mother. She has painted every day since.

The pavilion sees that expertise in action via the largest work of Flores’s life, a canvas that took more than four months to complete. The artist worked through it daily, resting only on Saturdays; its scale demanded that kind of commitment, but the process stayed the same as always: listening to the designs, following where they led.

The film’s soundtrack, a whistled melody blown into an ayahuasca bottle at the opening of a ceremony, fills the space with a shaman’s invitation. “What gives the work its strength is that it remains faithful to where it comes from,” Flores says of her pavilion. “If it can stand in that space without changing its nature, then it already carries what it needs to carry. In this critical moment for the planet, in which people fight against one another, its message is as powerful and as simple as ever: we are all interconnected.”

Kandis Williams

If you pass Palazzo Nervi Scattolin at night, make a stop. One of the few examples of Venetian modernism, the iconic building has been given over for the Biennale to the Pier Luigi Nervi Foundation, which is projecting new moving-image work across its facade after dark as part of the exhibition If All Time Is Eternally Present, curated by Chiara Carrera and Marta Barina and supported by Bottega Veneta.

Several artists are featured in this open-air theater, but look out especially for Los Angeles-based artist Kandis Williams, whose contribution, A Travel Guide: Black Gothic in South Korean Horror (2025), feels especially prescient for the city and this moment. It is a tourist ghost story that follows Williams as a foreigner in South Korea. “The barriers to building a cohesive narrative out of a first travel to a different country,” she says, “are how I’m looking to undermine the notion of straightforward documentary films that engage an objectively expert or neutral tone.” The result is something more honest and more unsettling than expertise could produce.

The film tracks the deep entanglement between Black American music and K-pop, and the more uncomfortable questions about image, and who gets to own a culture’s sound. For Williams, the Black traveler is always negotiating more than geography. “The Black traveler has to pass borders and thresholds of meaning from monster to fetish idol,” she adds. “These thresholds are often invisible and veiled in some sense, and hyper visceral in others.” K-pop, with its absorption of Black American music and what Williams calls the role of “images of Black women, especially Black femme pop stars” in “imperialist hyper-sexualities,” is another threshold to examine.

When asked about her inspirations for the work, Williams cites Renée Green’s Free Agent Media and the Negro Motorist Green Book as touchstones. These are works that track, in her words, “subjectivities that have to live and perform on the limits of perception of being human or recognizable as humans.” In Venice, a place so full of specters, it is hard to find a more pitch-perfect, drive-by score.

It is also a kind of teaser. Williams has big things ahead. She is fresh off a show at the Walker Art Center, and gearing up for solo exhibitions at the Rockbund Museum and the Serpentine Galleries. Get used to seeing her name.

Yto Barrada

The French Pavilion’s architecture unfolds like a gift box, a central room with four wings extending outward. The shape inspired Yto Barrada to pursue a subject that could be unfolded in as many directions. She found her seed in a line from the French Revolutionary orator Pierre-Victurnien Vergniaud, spoken in 1793 shortly before he was guillotined: “The Revolution, like Saturn, devours its children.” From there, the associations cascaded. Each room of Comme Saturne, curated by Myriam Ben Salah, takes the theme somewhere new through color theory, labor history, melancholy, the Luddite revolts. To pull it off, Barrada not only had to build up a library of puns and associations, but also put together a team of experts.

She started by moving back to France. Born in Paris and raised between there and Tangier, Barrada has long lived experienced both Moroccan and New York City life. But for this project she relocated the family for the year. “I wanted to work with local makers and collaborators,” she says. She began educating herself in a material she had never worked with before: wool. She found a master dyer specializing in wool, Charlotte Marembert, and an anthropologist of color history, Arnaud Dubois, and brought them together at her dye garden and residency space in Tangier, where the project began to take shape.

What makes Comme Saturne surprising is that Barrada didn’t arrive at the French Pavilion coasting. She is an artist with a long-established, international practice. Her work is held at MoMA, The Met, Tate Modern, and the Centre Pompidou; she could have made something consolidating what is already known about her. Instead, the artist went in the opposite direction. “I’m bored with my own works very quickly,” she says. The pavilion became a laboratory: for a material she had never worked with, for a color theory she had to learn from scratch. The artist burns away the familiar until something unexpected comes through.

We are almost halfway through 2026—oh, how time flies. And as the seasons change, so do we. The cosmos is closing out a phase of exploration and ideation, urging the stars to help us make the most of our time and energy. The shift from spring to summer means the stars encourage us to think about what seeds we’ve planted and how we plan to grow a bountiful harvest.

All month long, your mind will be fixated on what you need to feel fulfilled. The movement of the planets this month reveals a path back to the heart’s center, and puts a spotlight on what’s necessary to keep your mind at ease and your emotions regulated. Are the flames of your creativity being stoked? Is the work you do evolving into more than just a paycheck? Are the people you surround yourself with draining or invigorating your spirit? Aside from a pesky Mercury retrograde at the end of the month, June promises clear skies, green grass, and the chance to return to yourself.

Here’s what to expect:

On June 1, Mercury enters Cancer. The mind becomes like a crab while Mercury is in Cancer—hard shelled with a soft interior. The claws could come out while you navigate conflict, but behind the sharp pincers is a desire to be seen, heard, and validated in your emotions. There is plenty to learn from these next few weeks about how to blend the head and the heart, especially because on June 29, Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer. That means we will have over two months of the planet of communication, tools, and technology in the sign of home, family, and emotions. What better time than now to dust off your favorite journal and reflect on the ways you can speak clearly about matters of the heart?

On June 13, Venus enters Leo. Your heart will be set ablaze with the planet of passion and creativity in the fierceness of Leo’s domain. Relationships become celebratory. Those who are pack of the pack are given their time to shine, and if someone has an issue with that, they’re existing in the selfish shadow of Leo. Our creative pursuits become a raw expression of childlike joy. Carve out time to indulge and play like a child who isn’t worried about bills to pay, it’ll be healing. And finally, because Venus rules our wallets, err on the side of caution if you’re looking to splurge. Treat yourself, within reason!

On June 14, there’s a new moon in Gemini. The gist of this new moon is making the ideas material. No longer will you talk endlessly about your Nobel prize-winning ideas—no, ma’am, you’re going to make sure you act on them. The beauty is that curiosity won’t kill the cat under this new moon. You have complete permission to explore these ideas, and the freedom to make adjustments as they materialize. This is your last chance to try before you buy—commit to a goal for the next six months. What will you allow yourself to explore?

On June 21, Cancer season arrives. This is a time to reflect on our home lives, family relations, and emotional core. Will the next four weeks be more sensitive? Sure. Will you have moments where the pinchers come out because your softness was taken for weakness? Absolutely. You will also find these weeks are the most important for helping you stand more confidently in what you need to keep your emotions regulated. Today also marks the summer solstice, one of the four major astrological shifts of the year. The sun is in the sky longer than any other day of the year, which symbolizes the light that exists within all of us. Although the days are getting shorter, today is a celebration of everything that makes us whole.

On June 28, Mars enters Gemini. These next two months may feel like the universe is holding a laser pointer and you are a scruffy little kitten doing your best to keep up with all the ways it is darting across the wall. Mars, the planet of action, aggression, and motivation, finds inspiration in every shiny new thing during its tenure in Gemini. Whip out the schedule, prep the task reminders, set timers, and have a to-do list, because you might find yourself sailing into uncharted waters. This is a great time to try new ways of working, just don’t fly off the handle.

On June 29, there’s a full moon in Capricorn. This one might feel like a doozy, because it is also the beginning of Mercury retrograde. Full moons are the culmination points of the lunar cycle, so awareness, energy, and emotions are all heightened. The Capricorn influence over this full moon will feel like a stern but rewarding professor who wants you to succeed. Expect to see more clearly the beauty mark you wish to leave on the face of this world, and what pores need a deep cleansing in order for that beauty mark to be the focus.

On June 30, Jupiter enters Leo. This is the last major planetary shift of the year, and Jupiter is here to heat things up. Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, optimism, and expansion, is the last link to a revolutionary summer of change and empowerment. Jupiter has spent the past year in Cancer, which grew our hearts immensely. Our understanding of what it takes to make a house a home—both IRL and in our souls—is much clearer now. So what will you do about it? Jupiter in Leo takes us from steam engine to solar power. This next year will renew our energy, and fuel our desire to bring joy to the world. Expect the next year to highlight a chapter in your life where you’ll be celebrating individuality, not using it to separate yourself from others.

The next month will influence everyone a bit differently, depending on your rising sign. Below are you monthly rising-sign readings—take what resonates and use that as your reflective guide all month long!

Aries

The majority of the month has you living in the material world, focusing on how you can build secure spaces to not just survive but thrive. All your resources should tie back to your non-negotiables—if not, why are you wasting your precious time and energy? As the month progresses, you might notice your emotions are on the fritz; you could be feeling a bit of frustration at home and with family. Again, this is a reminder to do your part in creating safe spaces. Be honest, but don’t let your needs lead to burned bridges.

Taurus

Taurus, your month is split between finding joy in the everyday and reconnecting with your heart’s center. June will feel buzzy for a while, taking you around town and pulled to new spaces that have a familiar sense of comfort. This will make it easier for you to identify and communicate your needs. As the month moves along, you’ll notice that you’re spending more time at home, and with your inner child. Put in the effort to find spaces for that younger self to play and keep the fire in your heart burning bright.

Gemini

Gemini season is still in full swing during June, which means you can still exist in your love-thyself, main-character energy. That said, you should keep a close eye on your finances this month. The upcoming Mercury retrograde could reveal some frivolousness or a need to revise your approach to financial planning. There could also be a wave of emotions that have you questioning yourself. Rather than beating yourself up, ask yourself, “If I’m to celebrate me, why should I put my energy into things I don’t value or bring me down?”

Cancer

Summer is upon us, which means it is your time to shine! Are you ready to emerge from your cocoon? Are you feeling the itch to reintroduce yourself? June marks a month of releasing anything that keeps you from being you. These next few weeks are your permission slip to to step into the spotlight. Start that personal blog. Get the new wardrobe. Take yourself out on a spa day. Trust and believe, you’ll be grateful if you do—because if you don’t, Mercury retrograde at the end of the month will force your hand to prioritize number one, whether you like it or not.

Leo

June is the last phase of a slow burn building up to a new era of you. You’re shedding the last bit of fear that’s putting a barrier between you and the person you want to become. Your social circles will reveal many answers as to why you might still be reserved. Are you in spaces where you are performing 24/7, or can you be your authentic self, stress-free? Toward the end of the month, you’ll have more conclusive answers on what you need to let go, so you can make space for yourself to grow. Celebrate the good times, but look ahead to a new experience that will teach you so much about who you are.

Virgo

Virgo, June is a reminder that when you work hard, all your wildest dreams can come true. All month long, you’ll continue striving toward those big, lofty goals you’ve set for yourself and finding support within a perfectly curated social circle. You can expect to feel a sense of achievement if you've been sticking to a routine that helps you progress a little bit every day. That said, you are your own worst critic, and you are the only one who whether or not things went to plan. So if you need to reassess your direct, or take a short vacation, don't view it as a failure but just a side quest on this long journey we call life.

Libra

June is going to feel a bit like a work hard, play hard kind of month. You'll feel a rush of excitement earlier in the month as new business projects and opportunities to learn fall into your lap. While you could easily go off to the races with these new endeavors, you might want to consider the big picture and whether or not jumping ship is just a fleeting emotion or something that will course correct some past mishaps. Don't make any big decisions just yet, let this month be a continued exploration of where you want to end up. That way you can still enjoy the summer sun and rooftop festivities with your favorite people, stress free.

Scorpio

June is a month of reconnection. Reconnection to yourself, and your people. There might be some tension, but your task is to get deep, find common ground, and do your part to create a path to resolution. Be patient with yourself and others, the only way to uncover the answers to any issues you might have is to acknowledge the root of the problem. Doing so will help you realize what's still stuck deep in your heart that is preventing you from a full phoenix from the ashes level transformation. As the month progresses, be careful not to run away from any conflict. You can take a step back, but don't bury anything under the rug.

Sagittarius

The question you need to answer this June is who do you want to spend the rest of the summer with? Are there any relationships that feel like they need a bit more nurturing at the moment? Is there a special someone who's caught your eye and putting butterflies in your stomach? The month wants you to share your authentic self, but don't let your free & open nature cause you to flit from one surface level connection to the next. Focus on building lasting connections that allow you to transform the way you hold space for others.

Capricorn

Capricorn, this month could be the month where you realize what you need from your more intimate connections. Focus on your one on one relationships, the ones that uplift you and make you feel like the weight of the world doesn't rest solely on your shoulders. The lesson this month is learning to communicate your needs to those you rely on. It's easy to fly solo, but don't let fear of vulnerability stop you from asking for a helping hand. Don't bottle up any emotions that could help you create a stronger bond with your loved ones, business partners, and friends. The bravest thing you can do this month is be honest about what you need.

Aquarius

June is sure to be a wild ride, Aquarius. The majority of the month will be filled with passionate love affairs, endless hours of hobbies, and a wave of joy to wash away your worries. What excites you to your core? And why would you limit yourself from indulging in that excitement? Sure, moderation is key, but there will be plenty of lessons for you to learn how to find the perfect balance of work and play. So let yourself play, and during your down time make sure you follow up with that to-do list so you don't fall behind on all the summer bucket list plans.

Pisces

Pisces, June is going to heal that inner child, if you take the time to walk hand in hand with them. You might feel a bit of apprehension toward the end of the month, so use the first chunk of June to start building those habits that will support your younger self. This means slowing down, just a bit, to listen to what your body is asking of you. What do you need to feel safe enough to create, to play, to explore? Does it mean you have to refresh your home to make it more like a sanctuary to revive your spirit after a long day? Try new ways to tend to your emotions, and let that inspire you to create a life that your younger self would be so excited to know they're living.

Last night, Demna took his vision for the next chapter of Gucci straight to the white-hot center of American consumerism: Times Square. The fashion house shut down the Midtown plaza on May 16, splashing advertisements for real and imagined Gucci products across 50-some skyscraper-climbing screens before sending an assortment of very New York character models down the runway. If we needed any reminder of just how major and how culture-interwoven the house of Gucci is, the move left few unanswered questions.

Rather than give us clothes for a seaside holiday or for cocktails in Capri, Demna zeroed in on everyday staples, presenting archetypal pieces like the classic peacoat and the pencil skirt in his own Gucci language. “I wanted to show this collection on the kind of people you might pass on the street, individuals with their own way of wearing clothes, a plurality of styles that intersect like the streets of the city,” said the designer. “Most of what you’ll see in this show is part of GucciCore, a permanent collection that will evolve over time, shaping my vision by building the foundation of a Gucci wardrobe grounded in pragmatic, wearable pieces that are unmistakably Gucci.”

The collection was his (self-admitted) most commercial, flush with highly wearable city-life garments aimed largely at the both the overworked and the ladies who lunch among us. Athena Calderone walked in faded dark denim, croc-embossed boots, and a navy blazer; Salon 94’s Jeanne Greenberg sauntered in a floral, handpainted white leather coat; and indie film legend Sophia Lamar stomped in a high-slit black dress and the type of (faux) fur coat our grandmothers pass down. Tom Brady was practically beaming as he made his way through the square in a very ’80s-cut, double leather ensemble. Ladylike frocks—in printed yellow on a brunette Paris Hilton and a shimmering leopard print number with a bow at the neckline—felt like new incarnations of the Gucci we know from an earlier era. The Web stripe became a bandeau top styled on men; ultra-baggy jeans and some very desirable oversize faux-fur coats dominated, along with tailored officewear. Mariacarla Boscono walked down the street in a feathered, asymmetric evening dress, cut all the way up the thigh for dramatic effect. Cindy Crawford closed the show in a feather plume gown.

It wouldn’t be a Demna collection without a layer of irony or some rather dystopian metacommentary. Imaginary products sold on the many towering screens included “Gucci Time” and “Gucci Life.” So are we living Gucci lives? Many will certainly be inhabiting Demna’s GucciCore garments the second his pieces drop.

Euphoria’s third and final season has officially come to a close. The finale, which aired on HBO Sunday night, brought the series’ unforgettable characters and crime-racked world to a rollicking end only Sam Levinson could create. Season three has been quite a ride—between the surprise deaths, biblical references, unexpected character arcs, and dubious fetish portrayals, this round of the controversial show has produced more questions for loyal fans than it has answered.

But one aspect has remained steadfast—the beauty direction. Ending Euphoria, which first premiered in 2019, meant the makeup, hair, and skincare had to be the clearest and most powerful vehicle for storytelling.

In the first two seasons of the hit show, the characters’ aimlessness, grief, experimentation, angst, and yearning were displayed directly on their faces: glitter tears, electric eyeliner, and rhinestones galore made Euphoria beauty a mainstay (and a source of inspiration for other makeup artists). This season, meanwhile, the looks—while nowhere near dull in comparison—are precise, dark, intense, and dramatic, leaving much of the glitz behind. Head makeup artist and lead makeup designer for the show, Donni Davy, refers to the style as “feral glam”—the best way to sum up the season’s mood as characters claw their ways out of their adolescence and into an even more unforgiving world. “I understood immediately upon reading [the scripts] that this season was not going to be about whimsical self-expression or finding different versions of themselves,” Davy tells W. “The motive is not self-discovery, it’s not dreamy, it’s not like anything we’ve done before.” With high aspirations and higher stakes, the only elements at the center of the characters’ minds are money, success, and fame. They will use any means necessary to arrive at those goals, including how they choose to paint their faces.

Sex work is a central theme of the final season—played out in the storylines of Silver Slipper dancers, Cassie’s OnlyFans career pursuits, and high-end escorts like Jules. As such, Davy explains that the male gaze drives the aesthetics of Cassie (Sydney Sweeney), Jules (Hunter Schafer), and Maddy (Alexa Demie). Any sense of creative expression and innocence is long gone—now, there is an aggressive sense of hustle within these characters that’s reflected in their glam.

“It’s not all about money,” Davy clarifies. “It’s also about notoriety, recognition, and survival. And all of those things are so tied together now, in modern times. Cassie wants fame, Maddy wants status and also definitely money, and Jules wants this elevated life.” Lexi sports a full beat to work, particularly with a bold red lip as she steps into an exciting industry, attempting to prove her worth as a writer. Davy refers to Maddy’s makeup as a “grown-up, professional version of herself: striking, old Hollywood, and classic with almost no color.” Cassie is striving for straight-up sex appeal, while Jules is stifled by her own escort work and therefore takes on a “vacant” look.

Cassie’s attempts to capture male attention and a life of fame at any cost reveals a clear political affiliation, Davy says. “I thought, ‘oh my god, she’s a Republican,’” the makeup artist says. “I didn’t lean into that part too much, because it’s boring.” Instead, she drew inspiration from an issue of Hustler Magazine given to her by Levinson. Davy crafted looks for Cassie that were hypersexual (think: ultra juicy lip gloss and shimmery eyes). When it came to Jules, it was clear to Davy that the character was wrestling with her choices; as a result, her beauty routines displayed a level of moody discretion. She’s feminine and sexy, but “not in the traditional TV way, with the super smoky eye and red lip,” Davy explains.

Across all the show’s characters, Davy believes Jules takes the greatest departure from her first-season self, and therefore so does her glam. But the difference in the whimsical, sparkling looks from previous seasons lies in this round’s dark materials. “Everyone in the beginning was like, ‘What happened to the glitter?’” Davy says of the concluding Euphoria season’s makeup. “There is still glitter! Kitty (Anna Van Patten) and Magick (Rosalía) have rhinestones.” There is, of course, also a heavy dose of special effects for all those gory bits.

As Kaia Gerber’s proven on multiple occasions, sleekly minimalist fashion can fit a wide array of dress codes and events. Her latest, courtesy of Alaïa, added a sharp edge to her darker style streak, bringing it an additional dimension.

In Paris, Gerber stepped out for the Snap Inc-sponsored luanch of artist JR’s takeover of the Pont Neuf bridge, stepped out in an ensemble featuring a draped brown jersey skirt and strapless black leather bodice. The piece’s bustier-style top included a row of small, paneled cutouts down its center, bringing the design a sultry touch.

For an effortless complement, Gerber’s sleek attire was paired with a tousled hairstyle and french-tipped pedicure. Her look was complete with a muted rose-pink lip color—an evergreen shade that’s grown popular through recent launches by Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass Cosmetics, bareMinerals, Bobbi Brown, and more.

Gerber finished her ensemble by slipping on a pair of black leather open-toed mules. The style added a streamlined, barely-there base for her outfit from their stiletto heels and thin, subtly curved straps. While matching her outfit’s darker tones, the style was also one that Gerber’s worn before. Earlier this spring, the star stepped out in a similar pair of heels while promoting her upcoming role in FX’s The Shards during the Disney Upfronts in New York City, as well.

With its mixed textures and nonchalantly slick cutouts, Gerber’s Alaïa look brought a new addition to her recent fashion repertoire. This year, she’s embraced a darker neutral color palette across an assortment of lacy dresses and crop top sets on the red carpet, hailing from labels including Givenchy and Jacquemus. While off-duty, hints of classic white and blue denim have still shown that Gerber can embrace her carefree California roots, as well—an aesthetic that’s also signature to her supermodel mom Cindy Crawford. As The Shards premiere approaches this fall, Gerber’s sure to have plenty of darkly chic looks in store for the red carpet. How and if they add to her current range, however, remains to be seen.