बिग बॉस 13 के घर में अपने स्टाइल से इंप्रेस करने वाली रश्मि देसाई बाहर आने के बाद भी लगातार अपनी फैशन चॉइस से फैन्स का दिल जीत रही हैं। कभी वेस्टर्न लुक तो कभी ट्रडिशनल लुक में नजर आने वाली रश्मि ने इस बार भी अपने स्टाइल से अपने चाहने वालों के दिलों पर जादू सा चला दिया है। ऐक्ट्रेस ने इंस्टाग्राम पर अपनी तस्वीरें शेयर की हैं, जिनमें वह समर ड्रेस पहनी दिख रही हैं। ऐंकल लेंथ कॉटन ड्रेस पर पिंक ऐंड ग्रीन कलर का फ्लोरल प्रिंट था। ब्लू बेस पर यह प्रिंट ड्रेस को बेहद प्रिटी बना रहा था। इसका डिजाइन सिंपल रखा गया था। नेकलाइन को राउंड शेप व स्लीव्स को थ्री-फोर्थ लेंथ दी गई थी। रश्मि ने इस लुक के साथ एक्सपेरिमेंट करते हुए मैचिंग की जगह अलग कलर के ईयररिंग्स और जूतियां पहनीं। उन्होंने कानों में वीपी स्टोर के मैटलिक ईयररिंग्स पहने थे जिनमें ब्लू मोती लगे थे। वहीं उन्होंने पैरों में ब्लू जूतियां पहनी थीं, जिस पर सिल्वर कलर का वर्क दिखाई दे रहा था। रश्मि की जूतियों और ईयररिंग्स का कलर बिल्कुल मैचिंग का था। वैसे सिर्फ ये दोनों चीजें ही नहीं बल्कि रश्मि की हेवी पायल भी उनके लुक को बेहद खास अंदाज में स्टाइलिश बना रही थी। इस लुक को कैरी करते हुए ऐक्ट्रेस ने न्यूड मेकअप चुना था और अपने पाउट को हाईलाइट किया था। उन्होंने अपने बालों को स्लीक बन में स्टाइल किया था और स्टाइलिश शेड्स भी लगाए थे। कुलमिलाकर रश्मि का लुक कुछ ऐसा था कि उसे कोई भी लड़की फॉलो कर सकती है, जिसमें वह भी इस ऐक्ट्रेस की जैसी ही खूबसूरत और स्टाइलिश दिख सकती हैं।
If you, like us, find yourself being a bit preoccupied at the moment, it's likely that you didn't catch on to the fact that today, according to the calendar, is the first day of spring. Temperature-wise, however, this month is anyone’s guess. Checking the weather in the morning has turned into a math problem — what to wear when the mercury is starting out the day with a downright wintry 38, but will be 65 by lunchtime? And that’s not taking into consideration the high winds or cold snap that’s sure to come in the next few days.
We’re in the same boat with you; staring at our closets helplessly in the morning and wondering which of our go-tos will keep us warm and cool at the same time. However, there’s nothing we love like a fashion challenge, so we thought long and hard about the 11 most essential pieces for this sartorially challenging season. And because we know you’re saving up dollars for those crucial spring and summer purchases (bathing suits, new sandals, actual vacation), we made sure that everything was under $200.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.
A Wool Blazer
You may not think of wool as a transitional fabric, but hear us out — the winter-into-spring moment is actually the perfect one for your heavier blazer. Think about it: this piece could never cut it as an actual coat during freezing temps, but it’ll be way too toasty when it warms up for good. Right now, however, it’s the perfect outdoor/indoor top layer.
& Other Stories Hourglass Houndstooth Blazer, $, available at & Other Stories
A Loose-Knit Sweater
It’s definitely gotten too warm for your heavier cashmere blends and chunky cable knits, but that doesn't mean you can waltz out of the house in just your button-down and a topper, either. We recommend a lightweight cotton sweater with a looser knit that won’t suffocate you as a second layer. If it’s cute and springy enough, you can even wear it solo when the temps begin to climb into the 60s.
An easy way to test the color-block trend is by dipping your toe in. Remind yourself that it is technically a new season, even on the days when the mercury dips to pre-spring levels with punchy colorful kicks. No need to break the bank on these — a classic throwback style from a true athletic brand will keep your feet quite happy.
This accessory provides a crucial extra layer on those days that you got too cocky and left the house in naught but a denim jacket, only to be confronted by sub-40 degree temperatures as you’re leaving the office.
Forget no-show socks — these are show-off socks. You may not need the heavy-duty winter variety anymore, but now is the time to break out the lightweight styles that weren’t quite insulating enough for colder temps. There’s a brief window to let these weirdos shine, so you’d better take advantage.
Hysteria Emma Ankle Socks, $, available at Shopbop
An Almost-Sandal
Sandal season is so close you can taste it — but temperature fluctuations between 40 and 60 degrees mean that your tootsies will be too exposed in a straight-up flip-flop. Introducing these mini-heeled sling-backs.
Charles & Keith Cylindrical Heel Slingback Pumps, $, available at Charles & Keith
A "Jacket" That’s Secretly A Men’s Shirt
You may be able to find this item hanging in the closet of the nearest male, but if not; head straight to your local workwear site and snag the button-down most to your liking. Styling tip: resist the urge to cuff or roll up the sleeves. Keep them fully buttoned for a cool look.
Carhartt Great Master Shirt, $, available at SSENSE
A Turtleneck
You know the feeling: you open your closet to grab a coat as you walk out the door, and ever fiber in your being rejects it. What to do when it’s still chilly, but you can’t bear the thought of putting on your jacket again? We’re here to tell you that the turtleneck is a three-season friend — throw it on under a button-down or a sleeveless dress to ward off chills without the addition of another layer.
Everlane The Pima Micro Rib Turtleneck, $, available at Everlane
The Heavy Trouser
Hold your horses, eager beaver: it’s not the time for featherweight poplin or linen bottoms just yet. You can, however, trade out your wool trousers for a heavy twill or double cotton option, that will insulate your legs when the mercury drops, but won’t suffocate your dermis if the temperature begins its midday climb.
Stelen Enya Suiting Pant, $, available at Need Supply
Look-At-Me Earrings
Is it one of those on-the-colder-side days when you are totally relegated to your winter wardrobe again; coat, scarf, and all? Even in April, it can happen. If there’s no room for seasonal newness in your look, reach for your brand-new, statement-making earrings to inject some artificial sunshine into your wardrobe.
Éliou Gold-Tone, Bead And Pearl Hoop Earrings, $, available at Net-A-Porter
A Long Sleeve Floaty Dress
This billowy number could be filed under the, "if you dream it, it will come" train of thought. A pretty, airy dress can be thrown on with boots on a chilly spring day, but once it heats up, it's showtime — just pack sandals.
Pixie Market Ruffled Bustier Midi Dress, $, available at Pixie Market
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While many of us are staying indoors and practicing social distancing, there are many people who simply don’t have that luxury. And even if you are able to work from home, whether it’s for a walk around the block (one taken with precaution, of course) or a trip to the pharmacy to stock up on essentials, there are, in fact, a few circumstances when going outside is necessary.
So, if you do have to venture out during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to consider what to do once you come back. By now, we know that washing our hands for 20 seconds or more is essential, as is disinfecting travel items like your phone, keys, and credit cards. One thing we’re not quite sure about these days, though, is what we should be doing with our “outside” clothes.
According to the CDC, flu viruses are killed by heat above 167 degrees, as well as with cleaning products that include chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and detergents. At this time, there is no reason to believe that those same preventative measures aren’t equally as effective against the novel coronavirus. Because of that, the CDC is recommending that if, for any reason, you do end up outside, your best bet is to wash your clothes using the warmest appropriate water setting possible (preferably above 167 degrees) and dry items completely. As for the laundry process itself, it’s key that you remember to wash your hands before touching anything, wear disposable gloves, and then wash your hands again immediately once you take them off.
The CDC also recommends that you clean and disinfect — which are two different procedures — any surfaces where dirty clothing, linens, and towels were stored prior to washing, like for example, your hamper. If possible, placing a disposable bag liner into the hamper rather than simply tossing dirty laundry into the bin is also suggested.
According to Charles Gerba, a professor of microbiology and immunology at The University of Arizona, coronaviruses transfer much more easily from surface to person if the surface is hard, like stainless steel, as opposed to soft, like cloth. Cloth only picks up about 1% of viruses that it’s exposed to, compared to steel’s 70%. However, that doesn’t mean that once picked up, cloth surfaces won’t hold onto the virus.
So far, there’s no definitive data surrounding the exact length of time that COVID-19 can survive on soft surfaces. Based on prior research of other coronaviruses, though, Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes, an infectious disease expert at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, told NPR that “flat surfaces and hard surfaces are more friendly to viruses than cloth or rough surfaces.”
Nevertheless, it’s always better to be safe. Whenever possible, save your outside clothes for outside and your inside clothes — the ones that haven’t been on the subway, in the supermarket, or in contact with anyone or anything that doesn’t exist within the 900 square feet of your apartment — for inside.
COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. Go to the CDC website for the latest information on symptoms, prevention, and other resources.
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For Women’s History Month, R29Unbothered is spotlighting Shanée Benjamin, a Black design director and illustrator whose work you may be familiar with. In 2019, she collaborated with us to create Black women empowerment gifs. And this month, Benjamin got the opportunity to bring her art to life like never before in a collaboration with TomboyX, a gender and size inclusive brand that supplies comfortable underwear for anyone — no matter how they identify themselves. It’s her first-ever clothing brand collaboration, and one she’s very excited about.
“TomboyX followed me on Instagram and reached out to me about creating a print for Women’s History Month and I said definitely!” Benjamin shares with R29Unbothered. “Prior to starting the collaboration, I purchased underwear from them and I really loved how they felt and how inclusive the brand is.”
What immediately caught our attention was the diversity represented in Benjamin’s illustrations. It’s clear her design represents what TomboyX stands for: women in all shapes, sizes and complexions, with no illustration looking the same. The best part? Benjamin’s work is on eight different undergarments, including three styles of bras and five styles of underwear. They look comfortable and perfect to lounge in, especially while many people work from home or socially distance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“My inspiration comes from what I see everyday,” Benjamin says. “I live in Brooklyn, I’m a queer woman, I love how diverse it is out there, and I want to see more of that out there so I create it.”
“My main goal was to be as inclusive as possible, playing around with abstraction of womanhood, showing the uniqueness and beauty in all of us. It’s really important for women to feel seen.”
It’s empowering to see a brand like TomboyX advocate for marginalized women and give such an amazing opportunity to a Black, queer woman who aligns with their brand.
“We are thrilled to have collaborated with the amazing artist, Shanée Benjamin, on our Womxn print,” Fran Dunaway, CEO and co-founder of TomboyX, tells R29Unbothered. “Her talent brought to life the spirit of what we hoped to capture, and to celebrate the diversity of experiences that connect us on a basic human level.”
We hope to see more of Benjamin’s work on clothing in the future.
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Today, to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, TomboyX, the gender-inclusive, size-inclusive underwear brand, launched its Trans Pride collection starring The Politician’s Theo Germaine. With a focus on safety, this collection was inspired by times that the brand’s CEO Fran Dunaway was confronted with issues that trans people face within the current underwear market.
It’s no wonder that Dunaway got right to work. After all, that’s how TomboyX got its start in the first place. “When we first started the company, we didn’t know a knit from a woven,” Dunaway tells us. “I wanted a nice button up shirt, kind of like a Ben Sherman, but was having a really hard time finding anything to my liking.” After venting out her frustrations to her wife Naomi, the couple thought, Why not just make it ourselves? Which is exactly what they did. The question still remains, though: How did a brand built on button-downs become all about underwear? Unsurprisingly, the idea came straight from customers.
“Naomi was doing customer service at the time and was getting a lot of requests for boxer briefs made for women. Surely, someone was already doing that, right? Wrong.” After scouring the market and realizing that no one other than Spanx — a brand with a very different mission in mind — was designing briefs for women, the duo set out to make the most comfortable pair possible. “We knew the world we lived in, people come in all shapes and sizes, and we wanted our underwear to reflect that,” she explains. To do so, they launched a wide array of sizes, from XS to 4X, in September of 2014. They sold out in two weeks.
“Turns out, we had found our hero product, and we were determined to undo everything we thought we knew about the apparel industry, and turn it on its head, one boxer brief at a time.”
In the last five years, the mission at TomboyX has never changed. “When we started, we wanted to be a company that ‘colored outside of the lines,’ so to speak,” says Dunaway. “We wanted to put a spotlight on those who had been ignored and marginalized in the industry.” Which is where the brand’s latest collection comes in. The collection was inspired by an experience Dunaway had at last year’s Seattle Pride, where she met a young trans man who showed her his binding process — which involved duct tape. She recalls that he told her how difficult binding was for him; that it wasn’t comfortable, was extremely noticeable, and worst of all, it was painful.
Like that first button-down, when Dunaway noticed a void in the market for undergarments that were safe — particularly when it came to binding, tucking, and packing — and that were stylish, she simply decided to make them herself. The result? A tried-and-true compression top, fit-tested on real people, which is included in the Trans Pride collection. TomboyX’s compression top combines 59% Polyamide Nylon with 41% Elastane to ensure maximum breathability and comfort, while still providing compression.
The collection also includes pieces inspired by an experience Dunaway had in the lingerie section of a department store when, after having had a post bi-lateral mastectomy, she noticed a lack of comfortable and non-lacey prosthetic-friendly bras. She solved that problem too. The Holster, a reversible bra designed specifically for comfort post-surgery, was her answer.
Shop the entire collection, shown here on Theo Germaine who Dunaway calls “just plain cool,” on tomboyx.com today.
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Despite the fact that quarantine leaves ample time (and incentive) for online retail therapy, experts have already warned us of the crippling effect that COVID-19 will have on the fashion industry, not to mention the economy as a whole. Even so, that hasn’t stopped industry leaders, including LVMH, Prada, and Armani, from offering their factories, funds, and influential platforms to helping combat the effects of the novel coronavirus, which has already taken the lives of 8,249 people worldwide, according to The Wall Street Journal. Currently, there are confirmed 205,000 cases of COVID-19 across the globe.
Last month, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennesy, or LVMH Group, donated $2.2 million to the Red Cross in China. On Monday, they followed up on their aid by releasing a statement calling for all of their perfume and cosmetic factories to halt production on beauty products and instead begin producing hand sanitizer to be sent to hospitals worldwide. Hours later, Prada donated six Intensive Care Units to three separate hospitals in their home city of Milan, Italy, the country that currently has the second worst outbreak after China.
But the big luxury names aren’t the only ones willing to help out amidst the current global health crisis. Following New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement yesterday that a shelter-in-place could be put into action in the next 48 hours, NYC-based designer Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss took to Instagram to share two major actions he’ll be taking, effective immediately. First, Jean-Raymond will convert the Pyer Moss Manhattan offices into a donation center for n95 masks, gloves, and other medical-grade supplies.
“My sister was exposed to COVID-19 and her elder patients’ safety has been compromised due to some professionals having to wear makeshift masks,” his post reads. “One of the more alarming messages from a friend who is a doctor in Philadelphia stated that she and her colleagues have been using bleach to re-wash their masks.”
To combat that, Jean-Raymond is asking that his followers mail brand new packaged N95 masks and latex gloves to his offices at 242 W. 27th St. 7th Floor in New York, NY 10001. In addition, Pyer Moss will be donating $5,000 to purchase additional materials for the cause.
As the situation worsens on a global scale, we have hope that even more fashion brands will come out of the woodwork with their own unique methods for helping to combat the situation at hand. And we’ll be here to share them. Ahead, click through our running list of all the fashion brands doing their part to fight COVID-19.
Prada
According to an announcement on Monday by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, co-CEOs of Prada, the Milan-based fashion brand has donated six Intensive Care Units or ICUs to three Milanese hospitals: San Raffaele, Sacco, and Vittore Buzzi, which is a children’s hospital.
Giorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani donated 1.25 million euros (equivalent to roughly 1.36 million U.S. dollars) to Milanese hospitals, including Luigi Sacco, San Raffaele, and the Istituto dei Tumori, as well as the Istituto Lazzaro Spallanzani in Rome. A portion of his donation will also support Italy’s civil defense otherwise known as the Protezione Civile, according to WWD.
LVMH
Apart from the fashion conglomerate’s $2.2 million donation to the Chinese Red Cross from February, LVMH is also offering up their perfume and cosmetics factories to instead be used for the production of hand sanitizer.
Chiara Ferragni
Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni and her musician husband Fedez made a donation of 100,000 euros, or 105,000 US dollars, using a GoFundMe set up by the head of cardiovascular and general intensive care units at San Raffaele hospital in Milan. Ferragni shared the donation link with her 18.8 million followers, causing a massive rush of donations. Today, the page has raised 4,294,490 euros and counting.
Pyer Moss
Kerby Jean-Raymond, the creative director and founder of Pyer Moss, just announced via Instagram that he will be converting his NYC office and studio to become a donation center for N95 masks and latex gloves. He will also be spending $5,000 of his own money on gloves and masks to be sent to public health professionals in need.
KkCo
Los Angeles-based apparel brand KkCo will be donating 10% of all sales through April 30th to No Kid Hungry, an organization that is raising money to ensure that children nationwide have access to healthy meals. In addition, the brand will be offering 25% off site-wide as an incentive to shop small and donate to a good cause.
Abacaxi
Mindfully made NYC-based brand Abacaxi will be donating 15% of all sales through March 31st to The New Sanctuary Coalition, a fellow NYC organization dedicated to stopping the inhumane deportations and detentions of prisoners in the U.S, people who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 given the poor sanitation and close quarters in prison.
SVNR
NYC-based jewelry and ready-to-wear brand SVNR will be donating 50% of its web sale profits to Meals on Wheels, an organization that provides meals to US seniors, for the foreseeable future.
Versace
Donatella Versace, alongside her daughter Allegra Versace Beck, donated $200,000 to San Raffaele hospital’s Intensive Care Units on March 13th. Back in February, the duo contributed 1 million renminbi, equivalent to about $143,400, to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation.
Bulgari
Rome-based jewelry brand Bulgari made a donation earlier this month to the Istituto Lazzaro Spallanzani, a research institute working to purchase a microscopic image acquisition system meant to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to Vogue.
Marco Bizzarri
Gucci’s CEO Marco Bizzarri recently made a personal donation of more than $100,000 to go towards hospitals in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, an area that on March 18, reported 4,525 cases of COVID-19 and 461 coronavirus-related deaths.
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Levi's ऐसा ब्रैंड है जिसे किसी इंट्रोडक्शन की जरूरत नहीं है। इस ब्रैंड में वैसे तो वैरायटी ऑफ क्लोद्स प्रड्यूस किए जाते हैं, लेकिन सबसे ज्यादा मशहूर लिवाइस की जींस है, जिसे लोग उसके कंफर्टेबल डेनिम और फिटिंग के लिए पसंद करते हैं। लेकिन कई ऐसी चीजें भी हैं जो शायद आप इस ब्रैंड के बारे में नहीं जानते।
हर मां-बाप की यह चाहत होती है कि उनके बच्चे-बच्चियां स्मार्ट दिखने के साथ-साथ काफी मॉडर्न भी दिखें। इस बात में कोई दोराय नहीं है कि आजकल के बच्चे बड़ों से ज्यादा मॉडर्न और स्टाइलिश दिखना पसंद करते हैं। फैशन के इस बदलते दौर ने बड़ों के ही नहीं बल्कि बच्चों के फैशन को भी पूरी तरह से बदलकर रख दिया है। छोटी-छोटी लड़कियां वे सभी चीज़ें पहनना चाहतीं हैं, जो इन दिनों ट्रेंड में हैं। इन्हीं ट्रेंड्स में एक () भी है, जो लड़कियों के बालों की सुंदरता को बढ़ा देता है। बाजार में इन दिनों आपको बो स्टाइल की बहुत सारी अलग-अलग एक्सेसरीज मिल जाएंगी। अगर आपका बच्चा भी ऐसे बच्चों की लिस्ट में है जो खुद को स्टाइलिश दिखाने का कोई मौका नहीं छोड़ता, तो आप घर पर ही खुद उनके लिए कई तरह की 'Bow' क्लिप तैयार कर सकती हैं। घर पर Hair Bow बनाने के लिए येट्रिक्स आजमाएं * हेयर बो बनाने के लिए सबसे पहले आप अपने बच्चे के मनपसंद का एक रूमाल ले लें। बस इस बात का ध्यान रखें कि रूमाल प्रिंटिंड या फिर डबल शेड का हो जिसे उसके हर भाग को इस्तेमाल में लाया जा सके। अगर रूमाल दोनों साइड वाला नई होगा तो बो का डिज़ाइन एक तरफ प्रिंटेड और एक तरफ सादा रह जाएगा। * हेयर बो बनाने के लिए इस्तेमाल में लाए गए रूमाल की लंबाई-चौड़ाई नाप लें। कोशिश करें कि रूमाल की चौड़ाई 4 इंच हो और उसकी लंबाई करीब 10 इंच हो। अब रूमाल को इसी कड़ी में काट लें। अब तीन स्ट्रिपस लें, उन्हें दोनों तरफ से बराबर फोल्ड करके सुई-धागे की मदद से उन्हें जोड़ लें। ऐसा ही बाकी बची स्ट्रिप्स दोनों स्ट्रिप्स के साथ भी करें। ( ये भी पढ़ें:) * अब एक-एक करके तीनों तैयार Bows को आपस में जोड़ें)। आप चाहें तो सुई-धागे की मदद से या फिर फेवी क्विक की मदद से ऐसा कर सकती हैं। * अब आपकी होम मेड हेयर बो बनकर तैयार है। अब इसे किसी भी पिन या क्लिप की मदद से बालों में लगाएं और अपने बच्चे को एक स्टालिश लुक दें। आप चाहें तो हेयर बो को अपनी बेकार पड़ी चुन्नी या फिर मुंह पर बांधने वाले कपड़े का भी बना सकती है। ( ये भी पढ़ें: ) * ऐसा जरूरी नहीं है जिस लंबाई-चौड़ाई का उल्लेख हमने अपने आर्टिकल में किया है आप उसी के हिसाब से बनाएं। अगर आपको थोड़ा लंबा हेयर बो चाहिए तो आप अपने बालों के हिसाब से भी उसको काट सकती हैं। इतना ही नहीं, आप अपने मनपसंद रंग और साइज का भी इन्हें तैयार कर सकती हैं।
काजोल अक्सर अपनी बेटी न्यासा के साथ ट्रैवल करती हैं। इस वजह से उन्हें एयरपोर्ट पर भी कई बार साथ में स्पॉट किया जाता है। इस बार जब मां-बेटी की यह जोड़ी मुंबई एयरपोर्ट पर दिखी तो दोनों का अंदाज सुपर कूल लगा।
