Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2019 i ELLE

Maybe you saw it in your feed: Norwegian designer Fredrik Tjaerandsen’s fashion show with models encased in balloons, or the Richard Quinn getup, complete with face mask, that Cardi B wore during Paris Fashion Week like a reverse Invisible Man (instead, she became a highly Visible Woman). In the early-morning blue light, clutching your phone, you may have uttered a hushed “WTF?” But it got your attention. In an era when eyeballs and likes are everything, some of the most potent fashion moments have been birthed from viral stunts usually reserved for grumpy cats. Some are not quite as outré: The dark horse of this category was probably Katie Holmes, hailing a cab in a cashmere bra and cardigan. The simple union of grandmotherly cardigan and seductive bra—the heat of…

Social media star Charlotte Bridgeman (@charlottebridgeman) has earned a following with her #stylegoals fashion and beauty sensibility. Her daily outfit snaps showcase her shiny, healthy hair and inspire fans to do the same. When party season rolls around, Bridgeman steps it up with a wavy ’do, courtesy of the Dyson Airwrap™ styler, which helps protect hair from heat damage. Here, Bridgeman shares the secrets behind her favorite holiday hair. THE DYSON AIRWRAP™ STYLER DELIVERS NEXT-LEVEL CURLS AND WAVES FOR ALL HAIR TYPES, WITHOUT EXTREME HEAT. WRAP STAR “I love an undone look with just the right amount of polish,” explains Bridgeman. “The Dyson Airwrap™ styler harnesses air to wrap my hair around the barrel, delivering effortless waves, without the threat of heat damage.” TIME TO SHINE “When I use the…

GOING FOR BAROQUE Among Coco Chanel’s influential social circle? Pianist and patroness Misia Sert, aka the “queen of modern baroque.” Sert introduced the designer to Grand Duke Dimitri, who in turn introduced Chanel to artists fleeing the Russian Revolution. Chanel became so fascinated with all things Russian that she once held a runway show in Moscow’s Red Square (though she did not attend) and even employed members of the fallen nobility as knitters. The Le Paris Russe de Chanel high jewelry collection pays tribute to that era with delicate diamond “medals” belonging to imaginary orders.…

Results-Driven, Proven Skincare Do Hyaluronic acid and Glycolic acid deserve all the hype? Short answer: Yes. Dermatologist and L’Oréal Paris advisory panel member Dr. Natasha Sandy breaks down how each works—and why they deserve the cult following. THE REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES LINE IS VALIDATED BY SKINCARE EXPERTS. WHAT WAS THAT PROCESS LIKE? L’Oréal Paris asked a board of dermatologists, “What are the must-haves, go-tos, and fundamentals of great skin from age 0 to 100?” What L’Oréal Paris came up with and we validated was the Revitalift Derm Intensives line, which includes a Hyaluronic Acid Serum, a Glycolic Acid Serum and a Vitamin C Serum. Basically, a skincare triple threat. These are products that I actually use at home and recommend to my patients. HYALURONIC ACID IS SO BUZZY IN SKINCARE…

NEXT - LEVELLABEL Herbal Essences EWG Seal of Approval Sixty percent of beauty buyers say they want brands to provide greater transparency about their ingredients. To that end, Herbal Essences launched the first mass-market shampoo to be verified by the Environmental Working Group. The sulfate-free Bio:Renew shampoos ($6 each) meet EWG’s strict safety standards, meaning they don’t contain anything from the extensive and thoroughly researched list of chemicals that EWG deems hazardous. More Herbal Essences products with the EWG seal are already in the pipeline for 2020 and beyond. INTUITIVE TRANSFORMER Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum ($55) Just like skin, hair loses moisture while we sleep, so think of this as your hair’s night cream. Kérastase’s overnight serum has vitamin B and iris root extract to moisturize and prevent…

WATCH WITH GRANDMA THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, SEASON 3 (AMAZON, DECEMBER 6) The titular Midge Maisel hits the road as a touring comedian in the third season of the critically acclaimed comedy. Its quick-witted dialogue and wide appeal make it a surefire hit for family gatherings. THE IRISHMAN (NETFLIX, NOVEMBER 27) Martin Scorsese’s take on Jimmy Hoffa’s 1975 disappearance is the director’s inaugural big-budget endeavor for Netflix, and reunites Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci in the trio’s first feature film together since Casino. DATE NIGHT THE AERONAUTS (AMAZON, DECEMBER 20) This reteaming of The Theory of Everything costars Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne gives Jones a bit more to do than in their previous outing: She plays a hot-air-balloon pilot who, along with Redmayne’s meteorologist, takes to the…

RASHIDA TLAIB AYANNA PRESSLEY ILHAN OMAR ALEXANDRIAOCASIO-CORTEZ Over 100 women were elected or appointed to Congress in 2018. Four among them have received the highest levels of criticism and scrutiny—along with outpourings of appreciation. Pressley is the first black congresswoman from Massachusetts; Omar and Tlaib are the first congresswomen who are Muslim; and Ocasio-Cortez, at 29, was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. They have become progressive icons as well as models of female solidarity (as in a video of Ocasio-Cortez rubbing Pressley’s back as she spoke outside a Texas migrant detention center), and yet the four citizens have been told to go back to where they came from. Fortunately, that place is here. GAYLE KING R. Kelly had no idea what he was walking into when he sat…

DEAR E. JEAN: My wonderful boyfriend, at the tender age of 39, has realized he doesn’t enjoy sex. He’s handsome, silly, honest, and kind, so he still engages in the act to keep me happy, but it’s just not pleasurable for either of us. Cuddles afterward, however, are pure contentment. He’s a deeply good (and good-looking) man and my very favorite person of all time, and he wants to make this work. Are we kidding ourselves? Waking up to this man warms my heart and coming home to him at night is the best part of every day, but I do like sex! —A Snuggly Almost-Lover Snuggly, My Swallow: Dear me! You’re too marvelous to give up one of the great joys of life. And your beau is too kind, too…

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You might say that 2019 has been Lady Gaga’s year. After all, she now has an Academy Award, her own Las Vegas residency, and a hit beauty line, Haus Laboratories. We first covered her a decade ago, before the meat dress and the Oscar win (see our ELLE-conography page for a fun throwback), and back then, she sounded utterly—in fact, eerily—certain about who she would become. Her place in the culture is now assured, but even she might not have envisioned that her career would branch out in so many directions. The budding mogul talks to another mogul, the one and only Oprah, about what she sees as her mission now. “I have a responsibility to the world,” she says. “I actually said this the other day on social media.…

It’s a truism that, in fashion, everything old is new again. But how, exactly, are we supposed to incorporate elements of bygone styles without accidentally lurching into a kind of clumsy costume? This was the concern of the wildly popular women’s magazine The Lady’s Book in 1830, which advised readers that when “attempting to engraft any part of the attire of olden times upon modern styles…much discretion and judgment are required.” The writer went on to caution, “We should not snatch, but select.” This voice—reasoned, sophisticated—warns against the excesses of unbridled enthusiasm, and it seems to have been heeded recently as designers have turned for inspiration to goth, a youth-associated subculture not exactly famous for its restraint. For the resort 2020 season, designers never snatched, but selected, from a range…

Square-toed shoes, monochrome looks, and bells-and-whistles-free bags. If you’re reading the sartorial smoke signals, it’s clear that the mid-’90s, in all their minimalist glory, are indubitably back in style. (Especially on Instagram, where Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s and Princess Diana’s looks are endlessly dissected.) In 1995—the midpoint of the decade, and nestled squarely between grunge and Y2K excess—Giorgio Armani designed his first handbag, a stripped-down anti–It Bag, which, this season, is getting a second life. La Prima (“the first”) is a reimagining more than a reissue. The six-style collection preserves the design elements of the original while tweaking the shape and textures, with versions in silk satin, croc, and lizard. Think of it as the perfect cure for logomania fatigue.…

Skincare is undergoing a seismic, scientific shift: Powerful, potent ingredients (like Hyaluronic acid and Glycolic acid) that were once only offered at the dermatologist’s office are now available at concentration levels safe to use at home, making beautiful, revitalized skin more achievable than ever. L’Oréal Paris has been the pioneer of skincare for decades, developing cutting-edge, science supported formulas that deliver visible results, fast. Now, L’Oréal Paris’s research and development team has unlocked the key to healthy, youthful-looking skin with Revitalift’s Derm Intensives serums, all validated by top dermatologists. Skincare for all is truly Next-Gen skincare. Turn the page to learn more.…

FIRST - EVER FRAGRANCE Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence ($105) In the second iteration of Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum, tuberose shines as the star note due to a secret extraction process that adds freshness, elevating it above the scent’s other white florals of jasmine, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. Creating long-lasting “sparkling” notes out of those lighter scents, which usually evaporate first, is the mark of a modern fragrance, says Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge. MUST - HAVE BOTTLE Lancôme Idôle Le Parfum ($96) Inspired by your smartphone and just as addictive to hold, Idôle Le Parfum has the slimmest fragrance bottle in the world at just 15mm. It’s also refillable. Once it’s empty, you can “recharge” your juice at a Lancôme counter. The fragrance itself, crafted by a trio…

When Ashley Graham posted a photo of her body on Instagram last summer, it shouldn’t have been particularly radical. Seeing Graham, a supermodel, in this capacity is what her followers may expect. But this photo was different. An intimate close-up of Graham, who had recently shared her pregnancy, it showed stretch marks, dimples of cellulite, and, maybe most meaningfully, rolls of flesh at her bra line and stomach. The photo amassed more than 1.3 million likes and over 23,000 comments, many of which included heart emoji, thank-yous, and the word Beautiful over and over. The reverence and appreciation from her followers was as overwhelming as the obvious craving for more pictures like it. Body diversity isn’t Graham’s mission alone. In the last few years, the body positivity movement has infiltrated…

Growing up in northern Spain as the granddaughter of pastry shop owners made a lasting impression on Aran Goyoaga, who would eventually leave a business career for culinary school. Goyoaga’s sophomore effort, Cannelle et Vanille (also the name of her popular blog), features hearty gluten-free recipes—including plenty of pasta—in addition to the gauzy, dreamlike photography and unfussy food styling that made her blog a must-visit in the pre-Insta era. Fans of Joanne Chang have been clamoring for another baking-centric cookbook from the woman who made Boston (almost) as famous for its sticky buns as for its baked beans. Finally, the James Beard Award winner has heeded the call with Pastry Love, a collection of recipes sophisticated enough for the seasoned baker (see: Dulce de Leche Brioche Buns) but with simple…

“IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR ANYTHING EVEN REMOTELY WORTH WATCHING TONIGHT AT 9PM EST, I WILL BE FOLDING LAUNDRY IN MY UNDERWEAR FOR 8 MINUTES ON INSTAGRAM LIVE.”—Stormy Daniels, before an eight-minute prime-time address from President Trump on funding for the border wall. “YEAH BUT I COULD STILL FUCK YOUR GIRL THO.”—Anna Kendrick, to a commenter who responded to a photo of her in a space suit by telling her it was unflattering. “@CHASE: WHY AREN’T CUSTOMERS SAVING MONEY?TAXPAYERS: WE LOST OUR JOBS/HOMES/SAVINGS BUT GAVE YOU A $25B BAILOUTWORKERS: EMPLOYERS DON’T PAY LIVING WAGESECONOMISTS: RISING COSTS + STAGNANT WAGES = 0 SAVINGSCHASE: GUESS WE’LL NEVER KNOWEVERYONE: SERIOUSLY?”—Elizabeth Warren, in response to a tweet from Chase that urged customers to boost their savings by making coffee at home, eating food that’s already…

once again, lady gaga has proven she is the queen of her own castle, now adding Haus Laboratories, her makeup line, to groundbreaking accomplishments in music and film. In a recent meeting of the first-name-only-required greats, Gaga spoke to Oprah, the original multifaceted female mogul and an early champion of emotional well-being, about her exponential career path and her battles with mental health issues. The two women consider it a personal quest to lift the stigma and shame that can surround mental illness, and the role that each has played in opening up the global dialogue is undeniable: Oprah teamed up with Prince Harry earlier this year to create a documentary series exploring the issue (out in 2020), and Gaga was invited to meet with Prince William in London to…

COVER Blazer, $1,900, vest, $850, blouse, $695, scarf, hat by Marc Jacobs, marcjacobs.com. Earring by Cartier, $1,750, cartier.com. EDITOR’S LETTER PAGE 64: Skirt-dress, top, earrings by Schiaparelli Haute Couture, Maison Schiaparelli (Paris). Pants by Area, net-a-porter.com. Gloves by Wing & Weft Gloves, wegloveyou.com. Pumps by Gianvito Rossi, gianvitorossi.com. NINA’S EDIT PAGE 66: Knives by Santa Fe Stoneworks, mociun.com. Necklace by Marlo Laz, $7,360, marlolaz.com. Watch by Rolex, $56,350, rolex.com. NEW ARRIVALS PAGE 68: Earrings by Graff, $15,000, Graff (NYC). TRENDS PAGE 94: Jacket by Thom Browne, $11,190, Thom Browne (NYC). ACCESSORIES PAGE 108: Earrings by Ana Khouri, $19,000, anakhouri.com. Watch by Hublot, $82,100, Hublot (NYC). Necklace by Daniela Villegas, $50,000, danielavillegas.com. SHOPS PAGE 112: T-shirt by Vera Wang Collection, farfetch.com. PAGE 116: Weight bangles by Bala, goop.com, Bandier, Bloomingdale’s, and…

1 THE EARRING Looking for an over-the-top way to show your love this holiday season? Graff’s diamond and emerald Kiss earrings should fit the bill. Earrings, Graff, graff.com. 2 THE BAG A witty railroad crossing–inspired bag is perfectly on-theme for a great American road trip. Handbag, Chanel, 800-550-0005. 3 THE SNEAKER Sneakermania shows no signs of waning. Stay a step ahead of the street-style hordes with Louis Vuitton’s space-age silver Archlight trainer. Sneaker, Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com.…

Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing is a fan of the mood-boosting power of a boxing class. Indeed, the sport has long been a way for the fashion flock, from Helena Christensen to Michèle Lamy, to keep in fighting form. So when Puma came calling, looking to do a high fashion–meets–athleticwear capsule along with its current ambassador Cara Delevingne, Rousteing was in. “I’ve known Cara for a number of years,” he says, “and she’s not someone who will just lend her name to something. She gives 300 percent. And given our shared love of boxing, the inspiration was easy.” After months of sketching—and Delevingne trying on each sample to ensure proper fit—the result is athleisure through a Balmain filter: shredded Breton-stripe hoodies, gold-trim windbreakers, and a retro-futuristic color-blocked minidress. Rousteing’s personal…

MAKEUP Perfect foundations, mascara that replaces salon services, and a YouTube star–turned–beauty founder changing the industry. GAME CHANGER Deepica Mutyala, Founder of Live Tinted After famously using red lipstick to color-correct undereye circles in a YouTube makeup tutorial and amassing a social following of nearly a quarter million, Deepica Mutyala started a multicultural movement. She launched Live Tinted, which serves as both an online community celebrating diverse beauty and the brand behind her multipurpose Huestick ($24) for eyes, lips, and cheeks. She’s even caught the eye of female entrepreneurs like industry veteran Bobbi Brown, who invested in Live Tinted earlier this year. HIGH - TECH MATCHMAKER Estée Lauder’s Quest to Find Your Perfect Foundation Thanks to some serious tech advancements, you can now get a spot-on shade match without covering…

GAME CHANGER Lindsay Wray, PhD, Chief Science Officer of Eighteen B Silk not only feels amazing on your skin—it’s amazing for it, too. Lindsay Wray developed the first-ever biodegradable vegan silk, which has regenerative properties and helps improve the skin’s elasticity. She is also championing sustainability by researching common skin-care ingredients to determine their environmental impact and how to replace the harmful ones, like liquid plastics, with greener alternatives. 360° INNOVATOR Ayond Ayond is nailing mindful beauty inside and out, from its face serum, face oil, and day cream that feature bioactive ingredients (like rock rose, an ultraresilient flower known to neutralize skin damage—and help restore biodiversity in nature after wildfires) to its sustainable packaging. Biodegradable cellophane gives way to sturdy outer boxes suitable for shipping back the chic glass…

GROUND BREAKERS Neutrogena Bright Boost Chemists What happens when you bring together four young female scientists from the U.S., France, Singapore, and Brazil to mix up their dream skin-care collection? You get a gel cream, a scrub, an illuminating serum, and an SPF moisturizer for diverse needs, in textures that work in both humid and cold climates (and each is less than $20). Their goals: banish dullness, even out skin tone and dark spots, and balance ingredients for dry, combo, and oily skins. At the center of the lineup is Neoglucosamine, a potent ingredient normally used in more expensive skin care, which boosts the efficacy of other brighteners in the formulas, like turmeric extract, mandelic acid, and moringa seed extract. AFFORDABLE EFFICACY L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Glycolic…

It’s nearing 5 p.m. on a weekday in Brooklyn, and Miranda Lambert is ready to throw some back. She’s been working all day, after all, but not the kind of work she likes—i.e., writing songs, recording them, and playing them live. “The business part, I’m just not that good at it. I don’t even know what a vertical video is,” Lambert says of the video format optimized for viewing on a phone. “But apparently everyone’s doing them.” Aside from some one-off gigs, it’s been eight months since the 36-year-old country star has been on the job, her most significant stretch of downtime since making that initial trip to Nashville from Lindale, Texas (population 4,818, at last count), at age 17. She’s thankful to be wrapping up this bit of promo…

There’s a moment in Patti Smith’s Just Kids, a favorite book of actress Taylor Russell, when the punk poet laureate watches her friend Robert Mapplethorpe head out from the Chelsea Hotel for a night of hustling. Smith protests through tears, writing, “Who can know the heart of youth but youth itself?” Russell, 25, has read the book about 10 times, and has Smith’s lightning bolt tattoo replicated on the inside of her left wrist. “She’s one of my heroes,” says the Canadian actress. We’re sitting about a mile south of Chelsea’s storied hotel, at the West Village restaurant Buvette, discussing Russell’s breakout performance in Waves, the masterful new drama by director Trey Edward Schults. The film follows a Florida family navigating a series of fluctuating pressures thrust upon them: the…

JANUARY Meghan’s cradling of her pregnant belly is seen as a grab for attention. FEBRUARY Flying to New York for her two-day, celebrity-attended baby shower is deemed overly extravagant. JULY The Sussexes spark criticism—again—for the reasonable-seeming decision to keep son Archie’s christening private. JULY An Instagram comment from Meghan and Harry’s official account wishing Prince George a happy sixth birthday becomes news: Social media followers find it inadequately reverential. SEPTEMBER The Duchess is called a jinx to Serena Williams, after the tennis star loses the US Open with Meghan in the stands.…

LADY GAGA I write about what I know: sex, pornography, art, fame obsession, drugs, and alcohol,” a then-emergent Lady Gaga told ELLE in 2009. Though she might have been an up-and-coming artist, she was certain about her mission: “It’s about making a real, genuine impact on the culture, and that’s either your destiny or it isn’t.” And what an impact she has made, going from pop star to Oscar winner to, now, beauty impresario. We can’t wait to see what the next decade holds in store.…