Reformation’s vintage-inspired dresses and dreamy two-piece sets are beloved by a star-studded crew of well-dressed people, including Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss, and Emily Ratajkowski. But since the brand launched in 2009, there was a noticeable gap in its offerings: inclusive sizing. In 2015 it debuted a petite range; in 2018 it released a limited-edition extended…
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In the past year, some of the most well-known and beloved brands in the country have worked to make the shopping experience more size-inclusive. J.Crew and LOFT launched their first plus-sizes collections; Old Navy brought its plus-sized line back into stores, after over a decade of online-only merchandising. Now, another retailer is taking a major…
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If you shopped at Madewell between 2013 and 2015 or at sister company J.Crew between 2015 and 2017, you’ve appreciated the work of Somsack Sikhounmuong. The designer had a much-celebrated 16-year career at the company, serving as Madewell’s head of design before replacing Jenna Lyons as chief creative officer of J.Crew. But in September 2017,…
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Who needs a good hair day when you can have a whole hair month? It’s bound to happen, considering all of the newcomers hitting shelves this January. And in hair care, that’s a big deal, because just one new formula can make all the difference in your strands. Our editors washed, spritzed, and scrunched our…
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Not to throw shade at new makeup launches—hello, we love a long-wear concealer—but few things are more exciting than the genius innovations and technology that crops up regularly in skin care. This month, especially, a whole new crop of skin-brightening, extra-moisturizing skin care products are landing on shelves. From masks that heat up on the…
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When Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017, she did so with 40 different shades of foundation. This inclusive debut collection—and its massive success—disrupted the beauty industry, making it clear to other makeup brands that there was a demand for a wide, diverse range of tones. Rihanna pretty much set a new standard in the space.…
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