Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i ELLE

1 MASTER CLASS With his distinctive long exposures, photographer Paolo Roversi blurs the line between models and the environment that surrounds them. Dior Images (Rizzoli) takes a look back at his 27 years of documenting the creations of the French house. 2 WHAT GOES AROUND The fanny pack is back, and Givenchy’s GV3 iteration, now in stores, just might be the most glam of the bunch. 3 Martin Margiela—as elusive as his designs are esoteric—makes the most intriguing of subjects for a fashion exhibit. Don’t miss the retrospective of his 20 years at the helm of his eponymous brand, at Paris’s Palais Galliera (March 3–July 15). 4 HAT TRICK Milliner Gigi Burris is known for her Gothic headpieces that feature feathers and actual taxidermy. But her collaboration with Brother Vellies—a…

Sonequa Martin-Green has a knack for placing herself in bizarre situations. Last year, after five seasons on AMC’s The Walking Dead, the actress swapped postapocalyptic zombie shelters for something equally otherworldly. In CBS’s Star Trek: Discovery, she stars as First Officer Michael Burnham. “They were adamant about finding a black woman to lead the show,” says the Alabama native, 32. When she’s not racing between galaxies, Martin-Green’s dashing through her L.A. home in leopard-print Michael Kors slippers with her husband (Walking Dead actor Kenric Green) and their three-year-old son, Kenric Justin, aka K2. Tag along! RISE AND SHINE: “I’m woken up by the iPhone’s Apex alarm at 6:30 a.m. I snooze twice in five-minute increments. My husband’s snoozing, too. I can hear his alarm, and he hears mine. We’re delaying…

1 THE KITTEN HEEL In a season full of slingbacks, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s iteration stands out for its boudoir-inspired ruffles— the dominant (and fittingly French) motif of the duo’s Parisian runway debut. 2 THE LUXE TOTE As part of Calvin Klein’s ongoing partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation, the artist’s prints (many previously unseen) will be featured prominently in collections from now until 2020. Kicking things off, the ultimate wardrobe workhorse cast in red leather and emblazoned with the face of Warhol friend Dennis Hopper. 3 THE BOOTIE A surefire postwinter pick-meup: Dior’s mirror-spangled ankle boots inspired by sculptor, painter, and Christian Dior muse Niki de Saint Phalle and her mosaiccovered garden in Tuscany. 4 THE UNEXPECTED PAIR Though it’s by no means his first collaboration, it just…

Power Powder GENTLE EXFOLIANTS—NO HARSH GRIT HERE—WORK EVEN FOR EVERYDAY USE. Gel-ohh THIS FACE WASH TRANSFORMS FROM A REFRESHING GELÉE TO A DECADENT OIL TO A MILKY LATHER IN SECONDS. Double Duty THESE FACE AND BODY WASH PAIRS USE SIMILAR NON-STRIPPING, GLOW-INDUCING FORMULAS TO KEEP YOU FRESH FROM HEAD TO TOE. Moisturizing formulas aren’t the only innovations upping the skincare ante. A slew of new cleansing options— foams, milks, lotions, oils, sticks, powders, wipes, and face washes that transform from an oil or powder into a foamy lather—are making your bathroom sink a very interesting place to be. No matter which wash you choose, they all share the same simple goal: to remove oil, dirt, and makeup without drying your face. Enter the new “cleansing infusions.” These washes, like Olay’s…

Watching The Shining on your first date is quite the way to kick off a relationship. But that’s what Léa Dickely and Hung La did. No surprise that the two went on to (a) get married and (b) start a fashion line, Kwaidan Editions, named after the ’60s Japanese horror movie Kwaidan. While their line isn’t explicitly horrordriven, the Balenciaga alums have imbued a kind of subtle menace into their two-seasonsold label, showing looks like oil-slick trench coats and dark wallpaper prints for spring.…

I’ve always been a New York addict, in a way,” Tomas Maier says by phone from his Manhattan office. “In New York, you are literally in architecture. Right now I’m looking at the IBM building by Edward Larrabee Barnes—how it reflects the clouds. It’s fascinating.” The German-born designer owes much of his success to his exacting eye for detail. (He famously dropped the h in his first name to achieve better symmetry.) As creative director of Bottega Veneta—the Italian label known for its high-end intrecciato leather goods—he painstakingly oversees everything from the brand’s signature Cabat totes, handwoven by two artisans over a 40-hour period, to a line of subtly luxe furniture and home accessories. His latest endeavor: merging three landmarked nineteenth-century townhomes on New York’s Upper East Side that will…

MORNING STRETCH “It’s key to keep a clear mind during Fashion Week. As a student of both yoga and Pilates, I make sure to start off every morning with a bit of self-care. With my non-stop schedule, hair that is both soft and flexible is a must.” Pulled-back braids are perfect for an A.M. workout. They keep your hair out of your face, look cute, and set you up with subtle waves for the rest of the day. HAIR IN MOTION: Prep damp hair with TRESemmé Extra Hold Mousse (applying from root to tip) and blow dry hair. Centerpart your hair and gather it just behind your ears to make a low pony. Make a french braid with the hair on each side of the center part, stopping just above…

Blame mermaid hair, unicorn lattes, the ubiquity of millennial pink, or maybe just the fact that we’re all ready for a kaleidoscopic blast of spring, but there’s something undeniably now about a pastel makeup palette—especially when punched up to primary-color intensity. From robin’s-egg-blue lids at Missoni to lilac liner flicks at Oscar de la Renta to shimmery, peony-hued cheeks at Valentino, the season’s runways pulsed with Easter-candy shades that read more punk rock than Disney princess. “We’ve been inundated on Instagram with dark, smoky eyes and structured eyebrows for so long that pastel makeup now feels really fresh and optimistic,” says Dior makeup artist Daniel Martin. “Pairing an opaque, monochromatic pastel eye with radiant, dewy skin just looks so cool.” A far cry from the sheer blues and greens of…

I love a handmade potion—all the goodness and care that each creator puts into every bottle. But I also love a clinically proven skin superhero made under the direction of scientist brainiacs who know what really works, and have the data to prove it. Now, thanks to biochemist Jurgen Klein, PhD, the OG green skincare genius who founded Jurlique in 1984, I can have the best of both worlds. At the lab he built on Oahu’s North Shore, Klein mixes his insanely effective, greener-than-green JK7 line. After I used his neroli-andjasmine Rejuvenating Serum, $1,800, for just one night, my skin looked like I’d taken a weeklong Hawaiian vacation. And after seven days on the serum, my face is (almost) as smooth, soft, and glowy as my two-year-old’s. This stuff works.…

The origins of sacred sound can be traced back 40,000 years to the Aboriginal didgeridoo, a resonant instrument used in religious ceremonies. Since then, sound has been employed as a cross-cultural tool of worship and healing—from Egyptian vowel chanting to Tibetan singing bowls—but only recently has the idea gone mainstream. Sound therapists offer meditation sessions called “sound baths,” during which various instruments—including singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and harps—act as a focus of mindful concentration, similar to counting one’s breath. And now, promising research gives clout to the practice: Studies of sound baths and binaural beats (two close tones played simultaneously, a technique often utilized in sound therapy) show a range of health benefits, from the alleviation of anxiety and physical pain to an increase in memory function, creativity, and attention.…

If you’re in the mood for a lush literary thriller, pick up Christine Mangan’s impressive debut, Tangerine (Ecco), which takes place in 1950s Morocco. Newlywed Alice’s quiet life is set ablaze when Lucy, her estranged best friend, shows up on her doorstep, unearthing a devastating secret and catalyzing a deadly chain of events. Speak No Evil (HarperCollins), by Beasts of No Nation author Uzodinma Iweala, is a complicated comingof- age story. Nigerian American Niru and his best friend, Meredith, who’s white, are wealthy teens in Washington, DC. But when Niru’s father discovers he’s gay, both characters become enmeshed in the violent fallout. Irish author Maggie O’Farrell has written a page-turner of a memoir, I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death (Knopf). From escaping a serial killer to…

INTERNS AT CBS EVENING NEWS 1994 “I was working on the O. J. Simpson case—a turning point in the way hard news integrated celebrity news. I wasn’t interested in that. It’s valuable to have those early experiences to learn what you don’t want.” DOES FILM PR 1996 “I loved the strategy. To be able to think about the ways in which you can introduce various aspects of the story, the cast, the craft, and the themes to audiences bit by bit—through magazine coverage, events, television appearances, reviews. It really feels like a puzzle. And in the end, the audience will decide whether it was successful or not.” FOUNDS PUBLICITY FIRM THE DUVERNAY AGENCY 1999 “My father asked me, ‘Why are you working for other people if you’re doing all the…

PACIFIC SISTERS: FASHION ACTIVISTS AT THE MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND The Pacific Sisters collective includes nine female artists working across film, performance, music, and fashion. This is the group’s first major retrospective, and through its captivating look at indigenous identities, it shines a beacon upon many Pacific peoples, including the Maori. Opens March 17 LAURA OWENS AT THE DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART A comprehensive survey covering 20 years of the artist’s work steps thoughtfully from her whimsical, childlike pop pieces to controversial avant-garde items. March 25–July 29 FOCUS ON ASIAN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR SINGAPORE The International Furniture Fair Singapore runs in conjunction with the ASEAN Furniture Show and NOOK Asia, spotlighting furnishings, interior design, and decoration. The insight drawn from regional designers and design firms is substantial. This also…

1. Users fill out a 10- to 15-minute online or in-app Style Profile, indicating their fashion sensibilities, sizes, and budget. 2. An algorithm compares the customer’s preferences to Stitch Fix’s inventory of nearly 700 brands (plus the company’s 18 exclusive labels) and generates a list of items she’d be most likely to keep. 3. For a $20 styling fee (to be applied as a credit to any items that are kept), the list is assigned to one of Stitch Fix’s 3,400 personal stylists, who review the options against the shopper’s profile and choose five pieces to be sent. A note about how to style or accessorize the looks is included. 4. After receiving the box, the customer reviews each piece online, keeps what is wanted, and returns the rest. This…

Isabeli Fontana was just 13 when she started modeling in São Paulo, Brazil; 16 when she first posed for Victoria’s Secret; and 19 when she became pregnant with her first son. Now 34, with a résumé that spans the fashion alphabet from Armani to Zac Posen, the mother of two says she feels like she’s 45. “The business can really kill your ego,” she explains on the set of her ELLE shoot. “You’re never good enough. Between 14 and 15 is when you become your own person. I didn’t have that; it came much later.” Rebel is the word she returns to most often in describing her youth. “I did whatever I wanted to do. I started loving tattoos and rock ’n’ roll. If people tried to demand something, I’d…

Love in the Age of Influencers Dear E. Jean: My man has become a public figure in the world of social media. He has strangers kissing his ass all day and women from all over the world propositioning him, which has inflated his ego to the point where I feel he doesn’t appreciate what he has (and he’s extremely lucky to have snagged a woman like me). I held out for love until I was 34. I wanted the kind of man who saw the best in me, and this was the man. We met last year and married secretly; he became famous, and my fairy tale has now turned into a nightmare. On top of everything, he started an emotional affair with another woman, and I’m heartbroken. I don’t…

You may already be familiar with some of the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) affects our lives, thanks to now-ubiquitous voice-controlled assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa, that can read you the news every morning. But did you know that our own brains operate in a strikingly similar way to AI? In December, the global technology company Huawei launched a study exploring the parallels between AI and the human brain and found that we are not aware of 99.74 percent of our daily decision-making. Conclusion: Just as human intelligence operates silently in the background to increase efficiency, so too does AI. Regardless of how this similarity makes you feel—excited or anxious—about the future, it certainly suggests we’ve just scratched the surface of AI’s ability to streamline our lives. With much more AI…

COVER Satin and velvet dress by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, $13,000, at Saint Laurent (NYC). ELLE TRENDS PAGE 197: Jacket by Michael Michael Kors, at select Michael Kors stores nationwide. Rash guard by Volcom, volcom.com. Belt bag by Eastpak, similar styles at urbanoutfitters.com. Sneakers by Reebok, reebok.com. PAGE 198: Handbag by Hermès, hermes.com. Pants by Marc Jacobs, at Marc Jacobs stores nationwide. Cosmetic case by Tory Sport, torysport.com. Sandal by Isabel Marant, at Isabel Marant stores nationwide. Shirt by Dsquared2, at Dsquared2 stores nationwide. PAGE 200: Ring by Dior Fine Jewelry, at select Dior boutiques nationwide. Culottes by Marc Jacobs, marcjacobs.com. Hat by Ralph Lauren Collection, at select Ralph Lauren stores nationwide. Sneakers by Roger Vivier, at Roger Vivier (NYC; Costa Mesa, CA). PAGE 202: Crop top by Zadig…

What happens right after you open a brand-new skincare product? If it’s a moisturizer, you touch it, smell it, and experience the texture before slathering it on. Is it balmy and thick? Creamy like pudding? A milky lotion? And how does it feel on your face? Is it sticky, goopy, heavy, or greasy? Obviously, our sense of touch provides an essential, reflexive connection between our skin and the brain—a way of delivering important information like Ouch, that’s hot! or Yuck, did I just smear lard on my face? This sensual, tactile experience is much more than a pickiness issue: The feel-good factor can determine how much of a product you’ll put on, or if you’ll even use enough to reap the benefits. It’s part of the reason so many women…

French fashion photographer Julien Boudet was walking through Tokyo when a store display of Burberry coats styled inside out caught his eye. With their tartan lining exposed, the conservative classics became bold streetwear pieces. On impulse, he bought the outerwear to shoot on an array of his friends and acquaintances, seen here. It’s a look that’s in keeping with spring’s logo mania. The iconic check is the calling card of the storied British luxury house, and its resurgence a natural response to fashion tribes eager to telegraph their brand loyalty. “People born in the ’00s are just discovering it,” Boudet says of the famous pattern, noting that what makes it cool is that the coats are worn incorrectly: proof that in style, sometimes the wrong way is just right.…

BROCK COLLECTION Designers: Laura Vassar and Kristopher Brock Hail from: Newport Beach, California; and Corpus Christi, Texas The backstory: Partners not only in design but in life, Vassar and Brock met at Parsons and tied the knot in 2014. They now live in Newport Beach. The look: Expertly tailored romantic dresses and separates, from a covetable chintz corsetdress (as seen on Margot Robbie) to high-waisted jeans (on Miranda Kerr). Find it at: Barneys New York and brock-collection.com. CAROLINE CONSTAS Designer: Caroline Constas Hails from: Montreal The backstory: Constas majored in psychology at Northeastern before abandoning the premed track for fashion design at Parsons. The look: Easy-to-wear, off-theshoulder poplin blouses; tiered mididresses; and a new line of swimwear inspired by her childhood summers in Greece. Find it at: Bergdorf Goodman and…

To get a mermaid-worthy wet look, Marjan says the key is to remember that slickness comes from oil, not water. Before heatstyling, spritz with TRESemmé Repair & Protect 7 Pre-Styling Spray (2), $5, which “adds hydration to the ends,” she says. Next, use a GHD Platinum flatiron (1), $249, to create waves in alternate directions, then rake through hair with a wide-tooth comb. Add Fatboy Tough Guy Water Wax (4), $21, at the roots, which Marjan says “looks wet and directs hold.” Finally, top with a generous amount of oil and seal with hair spray. For those who prefer a more arid aesthetic, Marjan suggests a volume booster that doesn’t sacrifice movement: Bumble and bumble Dryspun Finish spray (3), $31, on dry hair. The stylist has homework for sleeping hours,…

I’m not having a bad hair day; I’m having a bad hair year,” I say, nervously fidgeting under the expert strandexamining fingers of Manhattan dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, MD, PhD. My fortysomething hair has been looking dull and stringy for longer than I care to remember. While my friends may bemoan the advent of wrinkles, I yearn for the lush mane of my youth, and the way it bounced with natural vitality when I sprinted to hail a cab or twirled on the dance floor. I’m not alone. Alexiades-Armenakas has seen a recent spike in the number of female patients who’ve come in because their hair has lost its luster and their scalp has become itchy and sensitive. In my case, one of the culprits turns out to be my frequent…

The Smith Lowdown Focus Slim ($350) uses brain wave–sensing technology, an integrative mobile app, and your own headphones to create an ultrapersonalized, sound-guided meditation experience. Whether the aim is to sleep through a transatlantic red-eye or drown out noisy neighbors, the customizable white noise of Silentmode ($149)—an audio eye mask linked to an app—is guaranteed to promote rest and relaxation. Noisli, an app for your phone ($1.99) or computer (free), provides selftailored, continuous soundscapes composed of pink noise—white noise’s lower-frequency cousin—which has been shown to improve sleep quality and memory.…

Zadie Smith has an almost unsettling lack of pretense. As she sits down across from me at Lafayette restaurant in Manhattan’s NoHo—her choice; she lives nearby—there’s no attempt at small talk, no forced laughter to fill space. She’s reserved. Blunt, even. We’re here to discuss her new essay collection, Feel Free (Penguin Press), but about doing interviews, she says, “No offense—I don’t think anybody relishes it.” What’s disconcerting about this situation for me, as a fan, is that to read Smith’s writing is not only to feel as though you know her, but also as though she knows you. She doesn’t use social media, yet Instagram abounds with more than 18,000 posts hashtagged #zadiesmith by her ardent admirers: reposts of glamorous photo shoots; shots of her novels nestled beside mugs…

THE WIZ Multiplatinum Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa returns this month with his fourth Atlantic studio album, featuring August’s R&B radio hit “Something New.” ELLE: Which song on the album means the most to you? WIZ KHALIFA: “Be Okay.” I’d been working on it for three years, and [last] year, my sister passed away. That’s when I was able to tie everything together. ELLE: Right before 2014’s Blacc Hollywood, you had a son, Sebastian. Has he changed your approach to music? WK: Absolutely. He’s four, and he’s going to listen to my music. I want him to be able to repeat it, and for parents to be proud when their kids play with him. ELLE: What role did music play in your early life? WK: Growing up, I escaped through music…

Dorothea Rockburne leans forward on her couch and pauses to think. She’s in her studio, a SoHo sprawl that looks less colossal than it is with all she’s crammed inside it over the last four decades: books, cans of paint thinner, papers, teacups, shelves piled with folders, tables, framed prints, a computer, a cat. (“I live in the corner,” she says. “Just put me wherever the art doesn’t fit.”) Rockburne, 85, remembers stories in succession— childhood adventures in Montreal; sexism at Black Mountain College; parsing mathematical theorems; dancing for Judson Dance Theater; motherhood; the tables she waited; the pieces she made. But for a moment, she’s silent, thinking back on her past. For decades, she’s been the rare woman who found her voice in a universe ruled by men. Painters,…

Celebrate your individuality with fragrances that layer to match what makes you unique. Begin with a spritz of Kenneth Cole for Him or Kenneth Cole for Her, then layer on a personalization scent to express your current mood or style: Serenity, Energy or Intensity. And there’s no couple better to demonstrate stand-out personal style than Coco Rocha and James Conran, a model pair who defy expectations and celebrate their individuality. ON INDIVIDUALITY “Being an individual is all about discovering your personal style and using it to make a statement.” -Coco ON SERENITY “Feeling at peace by the right thing, even in a difficult situation.” - Coco “Serenity means being surrounded by nature, family, and feeling loved.” -James ON INTENSITY “True intensity is to live life with intent and passion.” -Coco…

There’s a very specific feeling to a first time, whether it’s a first kiss or first day at a new job. It’s a combination of exhilaration and fear. And although I’ve worked in fashion magazines for most of my career, the preparation for this issue has had the flavor of my very first outing. A decade ago, I was ELLE’s fashion director. Over the course of 13 years, I gave my all to uncovering new talent, creating fashion pages that couldn’t be found in any other magazine, and launching new sections, including ELLE Shops. Eventually, I found myself on television as a judge on Project Runway. I was extremely proud to be part of a publication that took risks and dared to print thoughtprovoking features and rule-breaking fashion. Then I…

For this month’s cover shoot, Fashion and Style Director Samira Nasr sidelined millennial pink in favor of its daring cousin, fuchsia. Angelina Jolie’s dramatic Saint Laurent dress calls to mind fearless moments of the past and present: the brand’s sensational and now-iconic 1983 bowed gown (below); Planned Parenthood’s enduring logo; and a sea of pink pussy hats. And though it’s a softer shade, Mon Guerlain’s new Florale fragrance, of which Jolie is the face, similarly adopts the unquestionably feminine hue. In celebration of sisterhood, the actress—who has a high-jewelry line called Style of Jolie, with proceeds benefiting children in conflict zones—collaborated with her eldest daughter, Zahara, on a collection of bracelets, anklets, pendants, earrings, and rings. Profits from the Zahara line will support shelters for battered women and children. The…

Visual Aids Life hack: Discover an eye cream so dreamy you’ll never forget to apply. Take it to the next level and use a tool, like the one above, for a mini nightly massage. In 2010, I had an experience that changed my life—or, at least, the life of my skin. I was invited to Canfield Scientific, a state-of-the-art research facility in New Jersey, to peer into my future via a VISIA-CR device dubbed the Advanced Aging Simulation Machine, which, using software based on P&G data, could preview how my skin would age. I was expecting that this high-tech crystal ball would foresee jowls, and cheeks beset by blotches of hyperpigmentation—essentially a template of how women in my family tend to manifest signs of advancing years. Instead, to my surprise…

What was that hanging from the ceiling at Calvin Klein? A cheerleader’s pom-pom, the ultimate symbol of American optimism and pep; dangling alongside it, an ax. Turns out the Lizzie McGuire–meets–Lizzie Borden decor was part of artist Sterling Ruby’s collaboration with designer Raf Simons. It served as a slightly ominous backdrop to his spring 2018 collection, which, according to his show notes, was ripped from “the dream factory of Hollywood and its depictions of both an American nightmare and the all-powerful American dream.” While Simons didn’t cite specific films, fans of American Psycho and DOUBLE, DOUBLE Bringing new meaning to #twinning, The Shining’s eerie duo kept popping up on the runway. DEVIL IN THE DETAILS Channel Rosemary’s Baby’s pixied protagonist with sheer, floaty gowns, or wear your Netflix obsession on…

Last September during New York Fashion Week, I came out publicly as transgender: first in an online interview with CNN Style, then on Instagram, since that’s what you do now when you have a life-changing announcement. If it came as a surprise to people, it’s because I’d already been working as a female model for the past few years. I actually started taking hormones when I was 17. I grew up in Boston and knew early on that I was very much female, despite my anatomy. I would sneak into my mom’s closet and play dress-up. Unbeknownst to my parents, I would change into girls’ clothing and put on makeup once I got to school. I understood at a young age that fashion is about identity and self-expression, and that…

Fashion designer Alejandra Alonso Rojas lives her life like most modern women—in a state of perpetual motion. For Alejandra, designing each collection requires her to always be on-the-go, especially during New York Fashion Week. That’s what it takes to bring her ultra-feminine designs—and fashion show—to life. See how she keeps it all in place with help from TRESemme® styling products, including the revolutionary NEW Compressed Micro-Mist – so she can always be on-the-move, in style!…

This month, Chadwick Boseman—who has memorably played Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and James Brown—makes history instead of interpreting it, starring as Black Panther, Marvel’s first black superhero. Creed’s Ryan Coogler directs; Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o appears as a fierce double agent. Boseman, 41, tells ELLE he never expected to see his face on a billboard. He grew up in South Carolina, the son of an upholsterer and a nurse, and spent much of his twenties kicking around New York, directing theater for no money. Over salads at a Hollywood hotel bar, he tells his own origin story. ELLE: Black Panther is Marvel’s first black superhero. Do you worry if it’s not a hit, studios will be reluctant to make more like it? CHADWICK BOSEMAN: There’s a lot riding on it,…

In Nicole Dennis- Benn’s Here Comes the Sun (2016), the determined, complex Margot— courtesan, protective older sister—attempts to escape poverty in postcolonial Jamaica. Yaa Gyasi’s multigenerational epic, Homegoing (2016), follows a family line from half sisters enmeshed in the West African slave trade to their descendants in Harlem and California. Conversations With Friends (2017), by Sally Rooney, paints a nuanced, pageturning portrait of a whip-smart university student in the throes of an affair with an older married man.…

Early one morning last November, Katrina Lake stepped up to the podium at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, where her tech retail start-up, Stitch Fix, was about to go public. The now 35-year-old CEO was dressed in a burgundy shift and heels. On her hip was an accessory not often seen on Wall Street: her 14-month-old son, holding a large stuffed cat. “Our dreams for Stitch Fix are big and bold,” Lake declared. “And we’re just getting started.” When the baby began to squall, Lake calmly inserted a bagel into his mouth. Twitter went wild. “When a photo says it all: Katrina Lake, holding her toddler to IPO @stitchfix as a CEO, as the youngest female founder to take a company public, and as a mother!” gushed one user.…

Angelina Jolie does not have a project to promote. She’s neither starring in, nor directing, a March film. Bucking the standard reasons for doing press, the Academy Award–winning megastar is on this month’s cover of ELLE to draw attention to an occasion that doesn’t come with a red carpet: International Women’s Day (March 8). For the better part of the last decade, the 42-year-old has devoted herself to shedding light on women’s rights, or lack thereof, across the globe. Serving as a goodwill ambassador and special envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, she’s completed nearly 60 field missions, including visits to Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. As cofounder of the British government’s Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative, she’s met with rape survivors in Rwanda and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Days…

Sixty miles off the southwest coast of Morocco, the Canary Islands treat their 15 million annual visitors to freshly caught seafood, blacksand beaches, and, perhaps most importantly, a reliably sunny forecast. “That’s why half of northern Europe is there all winter,” jokes ELLE Spain’s head graphics editor, Reyes González-Río. Colonized by Spain in the fifteenth century, the seven-island volcanic archipelago—the birthplace of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik—draws devoted beachgoers and astronomers alike, the latter of whom study the stars atop a snowcapped mountain in Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the largest island, Tenerife. Here, the must-stop sites on three of the buzziest islands. TENERIFE In the port city Santa Cruz, stroll alongside colorful storefronts, like The Concept Boutique & Coffee (a café-cum-showroom), and local designers’ shops, like…

I’ve been with my boyfriend for four years, the happiest of my life. But when he started talking about buying engagement rings, I excused myself, stepped outside, called my old love, flew to his city, and spent five days in bed with him! Now both men want to marry me! Whom do I choose? —Am I Totally Insane? Why pick immediately? Let them fight for you. And enjoy them both as you make up your mind. (It may turn out to be neither chap.) —Ravishing Regards, E. Jean E. Jean! I was feeling panicked to decide at once. Thank you for reminding me—giving me permission—to take my time! Sheesh! —Gratefully and Hopefully Less Insane…