Innehållsförteckning för December/January 2022 från ELLE

1 PUFF PIECE Faux fur has come a long way since its inception. Some early iterations were anything but clean and green, but fashion veteran Madeline Weeks is showing that you can be both cruelty-free and environmentally friendly with First by Madeline, her sustainable line of luxury faux-fur outerwear and accessories. The best part? A percentage of each sale goes to Humane Society International. 2 MAKE THEIR DAY Chanel’s holiday calendar will help you celebrate the season with Parisian flair. This limited-edition gift set is shaped like the iconic Chanel N°5 bottle and boasts 27 N°5-inspired treats (lip color, hand cream, nail lacquer, and more)—all nestled behind tiny numbered doors. 3 CANDY CRUSH Furla is marking the 10th anniversary of its beloved highlighter-hued Candy bag with the launch of the Re-Candy,…

The BAG A festive metal version of Chanel’s iconic 2.55 style lands at the brand’s new Miami Design District boutique—just in time for the Art Basel party circuit. The SHOE Have a ball in Hermès’s Dolly sandals, the perfect finishing touch for your New Year’s Eve festivities. The EARRING Nikos Koulis introduces the latest masterpiece in his Oui collection of diamond-and-enamel jewelry: the soiree-ready Oui A-Round hoops.…

“MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE HAS BEEN DISPROVING THE NOTION THAT A BLACK DESIGNER IS ONLY GOOD AT STREETWEAR.”—Zayden Skipper “I STARTED PUTTING ON RUNWAY SHOWS in high school,” says Passaic, New Jersey, native Octavio Aguilar. “There were people lined up around the block to see my collections.” Today, Aguilar has come a long way from making custom prom dresses and ’90s clubwear for friends: He’s one of 16 hopefuls on the 19th season of Project Runway, all vying for a grand prize of $250,000 (supplied by Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens) to fund their lines Aguilar isn’t the only one who fell in love with fashion at a tender age. As a kid in Chicago, Zayden Skipper was inspired by seeing what his mother, grandmother, and aunts wore. “They were the epitome…

Anybody with even a loose understanding of fashion understands that trends are circular: What was popular decades ago might be reincarnated on next season’s runway. “But the saying ‘Trends repeat themselves’ doesn’t just apply to fashion,” says Los Angeles–based hairstylist and vintage clothing collector Gregory Russell, who has been pulling images from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s to create buzz-generating styles for clients like Anya Taylor-Joy and Lily Collins. “We have reached the saturation point of beach waves on the red carpet, so now I’m looking back in time for inspiration to create styles that feel fresh and different.” Unlike the women of past eras, who spent hours in the salon under a drying hood or went to bed with their hair pincurled, those pursuing anything from a subtle finger…

So you’re going to a holiday party for the first time in a very long time. How do you behave? What are the new protocols? Is it okay to shake hands? Are hugs out of the question? As life begins to return to (somewhat) normal, we could all use an updated etiquette lesson on what to say—and not say—to our closest friends and family members, because the holidays are all about celebrating with loved ones rather than offending them, right? If you’re brave enough to attend a festive get-together this season, the Saturday Night Live star has tips to avoid being the most awkward guest in the room. WEAR PANTS. This is probably what sucks the most about seeing people again: You can’t show up without bottoms. Maybe put on…

LISA TADDEO: You write about your mom rating women’s beauty. My mom used to do stuff like that, too. There were beautiful women and then there were hot women and all those micro-rating systems within [that]. If you hear that at a young age, it fucks you up. EMILY RATAJKOWSKI: I had to work backward in even figuring that out. [With] ex-boyfriends in high school, I would think more about their ex-girlfriends than I would them sometimes. I would look up their Facebooks and never look at my ex-boyfriends’. I wanted to see who was getting ahead or who was last. And I started thinking about how I had gotten there. I think that my mom learned that being beautiful could secure her safety in her relationships and day-to-day interactions.…

There was a time when even the most fashion-literate couldn’t bear to look at a pair of stiff, dull, everyday jeans. The pandemic pushed T the once tight and rigid staple out of the way in favor of Gen Z’s baggy, slouchy styles. And many people stopped wearing jeans completely, swapping them for sweats or fun, printed pants with elastic waistbands from labels like Saks Potts and Paloma Wool. “I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING THAT WAS A SURRENDER TO JOY.”—Daniel Roseberry on his denim-inflected Schiaparelli couture collection This season, however, ushered in entirely new ideas about the American staple fabric, notably from a certain American in Paris. The Dallas-born Daniel Roseberry, Schiaparelli’s artistic director, injected the house’s surrealist DNA into an unlikely medium: upcycled denim jackets and jeans. Anatomy-inspired embroidery…

This is not a Gucci bag, Demna Gvasalia would like you to know. So states the Magritte-inspired hangtag that the Balenciaga creative director has affxed to the reworked Gucci shoulder bag made popular by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the ’70s, now emblazoned with a double-B monogram canvas. Not a collaboration but rather a “Hacker Project,” as Gvasalia and Gucci’s Alessandro Michele are choosing to label it, the joint creative endeavor has seen both designers mine each other’s house codes for their respective spring collections. For Gvasalia, the project is a statement on our dwindling ability to separate fact from fiction in a tech-crazed world. “We see our world through a filter—perfected, polished, conformed, Photoshopped,” stated Gvasalia’s show notes. “We no longer decipher between unedited and altered, genuine and counterfeit.”…

THE SPA AT SIX SENSES IBIZA LOCATION: The northern tip of the Spanish island of Ibiza, overlooking Xarraca Bay. The spa is part of the Six Senses Ibiza resort, which boasts 116 guest rooms and suites, 17 townhouses, three restaurants, shopping, and an ever-changing lineup of entertainment and adventure outings.  VIBE: A healthy yet indulgent respite with breathtaking views. THE CONCEPT: In addition to traditional services like manicures and massages, the spa provides innovative, age-defying programming in its wellness-oriented Rose Bar—as well as an entire floor devoted to water and heat therapy, complete with a double hammam, infrared sauna, steam room, and Caldarium (hot plunge pool). UNIQUE FEATURE: The Rose Bar combines modern science with ancient rituals to create treatments that make you look and feel more youthful. Guests undergo…

A few months ago, I had a lower-face and neck lift. Before the surgery, a nurse called to give me a list of what to bring for my two-night recovery in a hotel. Along with a baby toothbrush and arnica tablets, she said, “Don’t forget a headscarf and sunglasses so no one will recognize you.” I politely declined. First of all, since I’m a noncelebrity, no one would care. Second, I’d already told all my friends what I was about to do. Three of them were also about to undergo procedures, and together, we’d traded tips and not-for-prime-time selfies. Welcome to the new beauty transparency. Botox, fillers, liposuction, and even plastic surgery are no longer shameful secrets; they’ve become common fodder for dinner parties, group texts—and even celebrity interviews. Cindy…

ASK ALYSSA CARSON what she was up to over the summer, and you’ll likely hear stories about jumping out of airplanes and living underwater for over 24 hours. Considering the 20-year-old’s unwavering mission since roughly age three has been to visit Mars, this shouldn’t be too surprising. “Mars is still kind of the ultimate goal, but I’m also not super picky,” says Carson, who entered the Project PoSSUM astronaut training program at 15 and is currently studying astrobiology at the Florida Institute of Technology. Her proudest moments so far, however, have involved inspiring other young people to study STEM. “A while ago, I was talking to some middle school girls, and one girl was like, ‘Well, I like fashion and I also like space,’ and I was like, ‘You can…

Aspiring starlets used to sidle up to the counter at Schrafft’s in the hopes of getting discovered. These days, they get cozy with their iPhones’ front-facing cameras. A brief clip filmed on her phone was what ended up propelling one New Jersey teenager to the kind of overnight success that feels like a throwback amid a Hollywood landscape peopled with celebrity children and the TikTok-famous. It was the first time Rachel Zegler had ever done a self-tape; the casting agent politely asked if she might be able to submit a version with slightly better lighting. The part Zegler was auditioning for—Maria in Steven Spielberg’s cinematic reimagining of the classic musical West Side Story—wasn’t just a plum role for a newbie. It had the potential to reinvent the iconic heroine for…

COVERS NEWSSTAND COVER Bodysuit by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, $11,500, Saint Laurent (NYC). Watch by Omega, $27,000, omegawatches.com. SUBSCRIBER COVER Jacket, $3,300, pants, $1,300, by Gucci, gucci.com. Watch by Omega, Omega boutiques nationwide. INSIDE COVER Top, $3,800, pants, $2,800, by Chanel, select Chanel boutiques nationwide. TABLE OF CONTENTS  PAGE 33: Blazer, bustier by Dolce & Gabbana, 877-70-DGUSA. Tiara, earrings, necklace by Dolce & Gabbana Alta Gioielleria, +39-02-77-88-47-30. PAGE 36: Shirt, shorts, hat by Dior, Dior boutiques nationwide. Watch by Cartier, $28,800 (price subject to change), cartier.com. Loafers by Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com. NINA’S EDIT  PAGE 52: Earrings by Jenna Blake, $32,000, brokenenglishjewelry.com. ACCESSORIES  PAGE 78: Necklace by Nikos Koulis, $1,965,600, bergdorfgoodman.com. PAGE 80: Handbag by Fendi, $7,800, fendi.com. PAGE 84: Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph pink gold and amethyst watch by…

Princess Diana wore many different coats—her style shape-shifting as she moved from young bride to mother to empowered divorcée—and we’re seeing them all this year. Fresh on the heels of the biopic Spencer, starring a Chanelclad Kristen Stewart, and the Broadway version of Diana: The Musical, in late 2022 we’ll see Elizabeth Debicki portray Diana in the fifth season of The Crown. Each project represents a new chance to interpret her style, including iconic looks that have been echoed on recent runways. Nearly a quarter century after her death, why are we still trying to dress like the Queen of Hearts? Of course, those who were there recall and relate to Diana’s endearing personality and private struggles—but her style also has a hold on a younger generation who may have…

earth PRACTICAL and GROUNDED earth signs, like Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, appreciate gifts with CLAY TONES or a connection to the NATURAL WORLD. water FLOWING EMOTIONS and SENTIMENTALITY characterize the water signs, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Carefully thought-out pieces, with a nod toward COMFORT or the SEA, will be most meaningful. fire HEATED, ILLUMINATING, and DANGEROUS—the fire signs, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, represent WARMTH and ENERGY. Look for items with a special spark. air FREE SPIRITS bound by few constraints and LOVERS OF FANTASY, air signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius love anything that brings BEAUTY, COMFORT, and ADVENTURE.…

DELAY PREMATURE GRAYS A new shampoo from Dr. Barbara Sturm, the science-centric skin care brand, aims to slow aging in the hair follicles and delay the onset of grays with an antioxidant blend that includes Cassia alata extract, a medicinal plant that’s been shown to stimulate melanin production in the follicle and help preserve the hair’s rich color. This bioactive botanical also “exhibits protective effects against premature aging in hair follicles and helps with scalp and hair rejuvenation,” says dermatologist Elizabeth Houshmand, MD. STIMULATE COLLAGEN AT ITS SOURCE The micro-peptides in this new formula are two-and-a-half times smaller than antiaging peptides in other leading skin care products. Why does this matter? Improved and deeper absorption. “Products that penetrate the interface between epidermis and dermis are going to give you a…

CHAI VASARHELYI’S 2018 documentary Free Solo ascended great heights, literally and figuratively. The film, which she codirected with husband Jimmy Chin, chronicled Alex Honnold’s historic climb of El Capitan without a rope, and won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. But the duo’s latest project, The Rescue, is set firmly underground, revisiting the daring recovery of 12 boys and their soccer coach from the depths of a flooded cave in Thailand. “I think it’s one of the great stories of the past decade—you don’t think it’s going to turn out well, but people really rose to their best,” she says. “Because of the pandemic, people are asking all these questions about the intentionality of their life, like, ‘Why am I doing this?’ It’s a question that comes up in the…

What people might notice first about Quannah Chasinghorse is the Indigenous history she wears on her face. I do, too, because her screen—she’s joined from Paris, where she’s walking at Fashion Week—cuts off the top of her head. I see her narrow chin, her face tattoo, and her beaded earrings by Athabaskan artist Melanie Titus. Chasinghorse is dressed in a white mesh top, burgundy bralette, and black pants. She looks like a model in streetwear, but she also looks like so many rez girls I know and love: tough and sweet. When she adjusts the screen, she smiles, and her whole face is bright and genuine. Chasinghorse was 14 when she received her first Yidįįłtoo, a traditional face tattoo done by her people. Her mother did it for her. The…

“LAPIS LAZULI IS THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE IN OUR CONNECTION WITH THE COSMOS, SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME.”—Stephanie Wenk, creative director of Sauer SAGITTARIUS NOV 22–DEC 21 With Sagittarius season in full swing, you’ll easily sway the masses. But don’t waste time trying to win global validation. To start 2022 with a bang, focus on the people who have your back. Two partnership-powered full moons on December 18 and January 17 mean your solo missions could become thriving joint ventures. CAPRICORN DEC 22–JAN 19 While everyone else is acquiring this December, you’re traveling light—and removing anything blocking your shine! Glamorous Venus, despite being retrograde from December 19 to January 29, is on a long tour through Capricorn, adding to the glowup. Watch your budget. You don’t need fancy gadgets, just a…