It's an age-old debate: Los Angeles or New York? I couldn't decide, so I moved across the country four times. Yes, that's right—four times. And not because I'm a deranged masochist. I had perfectly good reasons each time. First, I moved to NY from L.A. for college (I'm an L.A. native). Then, when I graduated, I came home for a job. A long-distance relationship ended up bringing me back East until 2018. At that point, my boyfriend and I were pushing 30. Better weather and more space became a n...

TikTok has obviously made a huge space for itself in the fashion and beauty sphere within the past year. With new viral challenges and trends popping up every day, it's clear that there is no shortage of talent on the social media platform. The fashion media industry has taken quick note of the growth of the predominantly Gen-Z platform, and while we've already seen a variety of headlines with TikTok users like Addison Rae and the D'Amelio sisters, it's important to acknowledge the black creat...

Six months ago, the S/S 21 collections wowed us with their fresh batch of shoe trends, and now that the season's deliveries have finally hit the market, the wait to wear all the new-season newness is over. While in certain parts of the country, sandal season is still wishful thinking, we're of the mind that it's never too soon to start discussing, planning, and shopping for the season ahead. Which is why we've turned our attention on the biggest sandal trends to emerge from the runways.Wh...

Named Dame of the British Empire in December 2020, D.B.E. Pat McGrath has curated a playlist in partnership with Apple Music. The release comes as part of a series honoring Black History Month, which features original works by the likes of Ava DuVernay, Tracee Ellis Ross, Naomi Campbell and more."I am honored to partner with Apple Music to commemorate Black History Month by creating a playlist celebrating the role of the ‘Matriarch’ and the strength and leadership of Black women. Curating ne...