Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i ELLE

READ Six months ago, Cartier launched the Coloratura high jewelry collection. Its vibrant stones, sourced from all over the globe, nod to the exhilarating beauty of a world united. The new Coloratura: High Jewelry and Precious Objects by Cartier (Rizzoli) furthers the conversation by drawing parallels between the haute joaillerie and greater trends in the art world. (rizzoliusa.com) VISIT Thirty years after Robert Mapplethorpe’s death at 42, New York’s Guggenheim museum hosts a two-part, yearlong exhibition dedicated to the photographer’s too-short career. Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now opens January 25, showcasing everything from his Polaroids, nudes, flowers, and celebrity portraits to his S&M-focused work. The second portion, opening next summer, considers his outsize influence on contemporary photography. (guggenheim.org) SEE There’s an archeologist’s sensibility to Mexican-born, Berlin-based artist Mariana Castillo Deball’s work.…

It’s the day after my appearance in Lagos, Nigeria, at the Aké Arts & Book Festival. I scroll through my Instagram feed, still too tired to do anything other than relive the moment online. “Love the dress!” says one response. “You look gorgeous!” says another. “Simply stunning!” Though the event was well attended and my books sold out, it was my dress—by Zimbabwean American label Shangani Fashion—that stole the spotlight. A few years ago, the hashtag #AskHerMore went viral, as influential feminists raged against red-carpet reporters asking actresses who they were wearing—arguing that women’s achievements were being overshadowed by superfluous fashion choices. I understand their reasoning, but in my world, fashion has deep meaning. Although I’m not a celebrity, I am a writer who has been fortunate enough to have…

COMPANIONSHIP Time alone has always been a rarity for the single-monikered model Dilone. Born Janice Altagracia Dilone on Long Island, New York, the 24-year-old grew up as one of 10 children before making it big in fashion. She walked 14 shows last season, including Balmain and Off-White. Despite feeling most loved when she’s surrounded by her family, she once had a brief period when she withdrew from them entirely, even going so far as to delete her Instagram account. “They were like, ‘You don’t have to be so dramatic!’ I was like, ‘I just need space to detach from everyone and everything, for nobody but myself.’” Everyone, that is, except for her dog, Jim. She’s had the Pomsky (part Pomeranian, part Siberian husky) for about a year. “I named him…

A little bit PRAIRIE, a little bit PUNK, and completely unapologetic, the new approach to feminine dressing is all about making it personal. Leading the charge: BATSHEVA HAY’S SINGULAR lamé party dresses. Good Sport STYLE TIP For athleisure-inspired ease, pair wide-leg trousers and statement sneakers with sheer toppers for day. Switch gears after dark with a sportif heel and dainty Swiss dot top. Breezy Bohemian STYLE TIP Crisp cotton eyelet and denim are de rigueur for day. Carry the carefree theme into night with tiered lace and macrame sandals. Tough Love A trio of need-to-know designers deliver flirty ruffles and floral prints—the ideal starting points for an edgy ensemble. THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE Founder Susie Cave (wife of musician Nick) certainly looks the part with her jet-black hair and alabaster complexion.…

In the “America” scene from the 1961 film version of West Side Story, Anita, played by Rita Moreno, sings the merits of her adopted homeland, while her costar George Chakiris (as Bernardo) makes the argument that life was better in Puerto Rico. It’s a catchy song in a crowded, colorful scene, and only the most observant viewer might notice that Chakiris is wearing brown paint on his face, or that in the balcony scene right before, Maria, played by Natalie Wood, is struggling with her accent. In fact, Moreno is the only actual Puerto Rican lead in the movie—and the first Latina ever to win an Oscar, for her portrayal of Anita. It’s too soon to tell whether Steven Spielberg’s upcoming remake of the musical about a turf war between…

DEAR E. JEAN: I have a quiet personality. I speak softly. I’ve tried to talk louder. I’ve tried saying, “Please hear me out.” I’ve even raised my voice and said, “Please listen!” And yet, 9 times out of 10, men interrupt and talk over me. They even go so far as to tell me to “calm down” when I’ve raised my voice and am in the middle of saying I would like to “finish my thought.” Why can men use a firm voice and talk over people, yet if a woman does it, they want her to shut up and listen? If a woman is assertive, she’s considered a bitch or told to calm down. I’m beyond pissed. —It Just Happened to Me Again! Again, Mon Amour: As I write this…

NEWSSTAND COVER Preciosa crystal net top by Christian Cowan, $1,500, at Jeffrey (NYC), Ikram (Chicago). SUBSCRIBER COVER PVC coat with leather trim by Fendi, $3,690, fendi.com. Swimsuit by Jade Swim, $210, jadeswim.com. Gold earrings by Tiffany & Co., $5,200, tiffany.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 28: Dress by Alexandre Vauthier, net-a-porter.com. Necklace by Bulgari, 800-BULGARI. Mules by Giuseppe for Rita Ora, saks fifthavenue.com. PAGE 30: Bodysuit by Mugler, net-a-porter.com. NINA’S EDIT PAGE 38: Necklace by Lisa Eisner Jewelry, $4,500, at Maxfield (L.A.). Necklace by Dezso by Sara, $19,900, available by appointment only, call 917-530-6944. FRONT ROW PAGE 50: Shirt, scarf by Weekend Max Mara Signature Collection by Anthony Baratta, at Max Mara (Costa Mesa, CA). Blazer, pants by Altuzarra, at Barneys New York. TRENDS PAGE 52: Necklaces by Brent Neale, at…

1. HAILEY BALDWIN Although she’s changed her name to Hailey Bieber on her Instagram, the newlywed model is keeping another man close to her heart—sartorially speaking. Mrs. Bieber fronts interior decorator Anthony Baratta’s new 12-piece Nantucket collection for Weekend Max Mara. Marked by preppy, home-inspired touches—rickrack trim, gingham, and toile—the looks are equally apropos for weekends off the coast of Cape Cod or wandering the streets of Manhattan. 2. EVAN RACHEL WOOD To celebrate the tenth anniversary of his label, Joseph Altuzarra is reissuing some of his greatest hits, like the sweet-meets-sexy gingham dress that dominated spring 2015 and a sleek lace-inset suit from resort 2014, shown at bottom right on Evan Rachel Wood. Because birthdays are better spent with friends, Wood joins a posse of Altuzarra’s pals, including Jenna…

Lavender wall-to-wall carpet set a serene mood for the first-ever Kate Spade New York runway show last September. It had been a trying year for the 26-year-old brand, which saw the tragic loss of its founder in June. But newly appointed creative director Nicola Glass, an alum of Tom Ford–era Gucci and Michael Kors, paid fitting tribute to the label’s namesake by incorporating the spade symbol onto everything from silk dresses to a woven bucket bag in banana-hued leather. The brand used the tagline “Optimistic femininity,” adding that Glass was striving for “empowered, confident dressing with an easy, sunny sensibility.” By all accounts, Glass is off to a stellar start. She’s found invaluable inspiration in the company’s archives, as well as her own vintage clothing, jewelry, and books. The ever-present…

FOR FREEDOM VIVEK SHRAYA, MUSICIAN, POET, AND AUTHOR OF I’M AFRAID OF MEN A common stereotype about trans people is that they suffer from “special snowflake syndrome,” but I am actually quite content to be a pumpkin spice–loving, Ariana Grande–listening basic girl. Fashion-wise, the Canadian tuxedo is my wardrobe staple, and you won’t find playful purples, greens, or blues in my lipstick tower. My most exciting makeup decision (said without sarcasm) is choosing which shade of red I will paint my lips. Brick and wine tones for fall and winter, scarlet and fire tones for spring and summer, and rose tones with gloss for a gig or a shoot. If I feel adventurous, I might dabble in a soft pink, but at heart, I’m a red girl. At first glance,…

Like everyone living on the planet, I would rather not die the kind of death that requires an autopsy. Unlike everyone living on the planet, I have a detailed list of reasons why. While an aversion to being murdered ranks high, there are also, shall we say, more minor indignities. On any given day, my skin is carrying trace amounts of so many beauty products, my toxicology report would read as if Ken Starr wrote it. And I’m old enough to have lived through that reference. Back when I was a teenager, products were toys. I gravitated toward body lotions that smelled nice and masks that cracked when I smiled. But now, in the swan song of my thirties, I have a medicine cabinet brimming with eye gels, face mists,…

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“Do you need a cheerleader?” asks Ashley Graham, standing outside the celeb-friendly Dogpound gym in downtown New York. I’ve joined the supermodel and body positivity activist for her typical “off-day” morning routine: workout, breakfast, then another sweat session at an infrared sauna. I’m staring at a weighted sled outside the gym, aware that I’m supposed to push it down the street but wondering how, exactly, I’m going to accomplish this task. Graham, in leopard-print leggings and a crop top, starts jumping up and down, amping me up like a defensive coordinator on the sidelines. “Go, go, go!” she cries, and then, somehow, I’m doing it. “I told her not to go too hard on you,” she says, giggling and pointing to her trainer, Dara, who has devised today’s workout. “I…

Over the years, Naomi Campbell has proven to be an unrivaled chameleon when it comes to modeling, but longevity in the fashion industry requires more than a flawless figure. In true ELLE style, Campbell has shown herself to have ample substance off the page, serving as an outspoken advocate for diversity both on the runway and behind the scenes. With her new YouTube channel, “Being Naomi,” the supe turns vlogger, allowing fans insight into her world and creating an even bigger platform for her charitable initiatives. “ELLE was the first publication I ever worked for,” Campbell said in 2010. And while we’ve had a ball looking back, we can’t wait to see what’s to come.…

1. ARCANA NEW YORK Storytelling is at the heart of this Brooklyn-based label. According to founder and Parsons grad Arianna Reagan, every fabric has a backstory, whether it be an antique kimono silk that didn’t quite pass muster with a Japanese vendor or endek weavings from Bali, where the designer spent a month working with a family-owned collective that trains women in this increasingly rare craft. For spring, Reagan utilized silk from vacated silk moth cocoons to deliver sharp women’s separates that are not only environmentally sound but cruelty free. (arcananyc.com) 2. GREG LAUREN X ALANUI Greg Lauren shares a love of Americana motifs with his uncle Ralph. But the Los Angeles–based designer takes a more left-of-center approach to his own denim-heavy collections: Think dusters Frankensteined together from navy peacoats…

To speak Bulgari is to be well versed in the brand’s molto Romani articulated Serpenti and Monete (“coin”) collections. New to the lexicon is the Fiorever range. The house’s first fine jewelry launch in four years takes its name from fiore (Italian for “flower”) and forever. Its four-petal design symbolizes the Romans’ passion for life and is inspired by decorative elements that can be found in Rome’s Palazzo Massimo and Villa di Livia. To showcase Fiorever’s global appeal, the house tapped Spanish actress Úrsula Corberó, star of the Netflix series Money Heist, as its face. And the recently opened Bulgari Resort Dubai hosted the collection’s grand debut. There, on an island carved into the shape of a seahorse on a man-made bay, Corberó joined fellow brand ambassadors Lady Kitty Spencer…

Getting glammed up is part of the job for someone who regularly walks runways for the likes of Off-White, Dolce & Gabbana, and Tommy Hilfiger, but Hailey Baldwin favors simplicity. “To be honest, I prefer when I’m the most natural—when I’m not wearing a lot of makeup and my hair is up, very casual,” she told ELLE. So it makes sense that the model (and new wife of Justin Bieber) would want to partner with bareMinerals. A longtime fan of the mineral-based makeup and skin-care line (she used to sneak her mother’s powder foundation from her makeup bag), Baldwin is the ideal ambassador to spread its message of beauty from the inside out ELLE: If you could bottle any feeling, what would it be? HAILEY BALDWIN: Sitting in the sun,…

On July 23, 2018, Oksana Shachko, the 31-year-old Ukrainian-born cofounder of Femen, was found dead in her apartment in Montrouge, a working-class suburb south of Paris. She’d been Femen’s artistic director, the mastermind behind the protest group of young Eastern European women whose stated goal was “sextremism serving to protect women’s rights” and who targeted dictatorships and organized religion. It was Shachko’s idea to use the ironic clash of symbols—the crown of flowers, the angry scowls and clenched-fist militant poses, the refusal to go quietly when dragged off by police, and of course the toplessness—that had turned Femen into media candy and attracted members from all over the world. So when images of a beautiful, elfin-eyed Shachko, her breasts bare and mouth mid-scream, began flooding international news feeds, the world…

Aquarius Jan 20–Feb 18 It’s Aquarius season until the 18th! Cupid wings in a little late this year—but sets the stage for passionate bonding under the full moon on the 19th. Ready to talk cohabitation, start a renovation, or set up a home office? Dive in after the 14th, as energizer Mars plays “extreme makeover” in your domestic fourth house. Pisces Feb 19–Mar 20 Meditate in the jungle, or get lost in a crowded bazaar—an exotic escape recharges your batteries before Pisces season begins on the 18th. After that, you’ll be eager to re-engage with friends and start ambitious projects close to home. Single? With Venus logged in to your digital zone, you could make a lucky swipe after the 3rd—or find love through a friend’s introduction. Aries Mar 21–Apr…