How the Queen of Wales Made Chanel

prince williams' girlfriend kate middleton leaves the paddock on the first day of the cheltenham racecourse at cheltenham racecourse, gloucestershire 13 march 2007. (photo credit should read carl de souza/afp via getty images)

We receive a commission on products purchased through other links in this article. Chanel Logo sunglasses CARL DE SOUZA In 2007, when Kate Middleton was just 25 years old, she was photographed at the Cheltenham races in a pair of Chanel frames. He paired them with a tweed ensemble that leans more towards the English … Read more

How ‘Forbidden Fruit’ Brings Mallcore Back to Life

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4 minutes read It was sunset in Austin, Texas when Sarah Millman realized she was onto something. The costume designer was looking at photos from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, where her film is based Forbidden Fruitsstarted earlier this month. “We had a group of cosplayers,” says Millman. “This young woman had copied actress … Read more

Why Opera Is Suddenly A Fashion Trend

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3 minutes read Style Notes is a weekly column about how fashion meets the world. When Michael Kors set out to find the perfect New York location for his 45th anniversary show, there was only one place to choose: the Metropolitan Opera. The composer is a long-time fan of incorporating music into his shows—past seasons … Read more