बॉलीवुड की दिलबर गर्ल यानी नोरा फतेही (Nora Fatehi) आज उन हसीनाओं की लिस्ट में टॉप पर हैं, जिन्होंने न केवल अपनी एक्टिंग से लोगों को रिझाया है बल्कि अपने ड्रेसिंग सेंस से भी जबरदस्त फैशन गोल्स दे रही हैं।
On Monday, Nike announced the release of its first-ever hands-free sneaker, called the GO FlyEase. Available in three colorways, the style is an advancement of the brand’s FlyEase series, which was originally designed to improve the lives of athletes with disabilities, using zippers and straps rather than laces. Monday’s release takes that design a step further, with technology that allows wearers to step into their shoes without a single adjustment or closure point.
Like the original FlyEase, the GO FlyEase sneakers were designed to make the act of putting on and taking off shoes for the one in four people who have a disability easier. “Usually, I spend so much time [getting into] my shoes,” said Beatrice “Bebe” Vio — a fencer and Paralympic winner, who walks using prosthetic legs — in a press release. (Vio tested the shoe for Nike.) “With the Nike GO FlyEase, I just need to put my feet in and jump on it. The shoes are a new kind of technology, not only for adaptive athletes but for everyone’s real life.”
But while the GO FlyEase hands-free sneakers appear to be a gamechanger for people with disabilities, many assumed that the sneaker was nothing but a comfortable alternative to traditional, lace-up footwear. Rather than innovative, users on Twitter called the design “lazy” and “weird.” In turn, those who recognized that the GO FlyEase shoes could positively impact the lives of many people defended it.
Before anyone jumps to criticize this for it’s “laziness,” instead think about how THIS is what accessibility can look like, & how this could benefit people with disabilities https://t.co/u1HKc5vYgM
“Before anyone jumps to criticize [Nike’s GO FlyEase sneaker] for its ‘laziness,’ instead think about how THIS is what accessibility can look like, and how this could benefit people with disabilities,” tweeted I’m Not Wearing Pants. Others joined in below her post, sharing reasons for why they believe the GO FlyEase sneakers are inventive, telling firsthand stories about people who could benefit from hands-free shoes. “I have a family member who was in a bad car accident,” tweeted Buckaroo Vito. “Their range of motion is so bad their partner has to tie their shoes for them. These shoes, if they made a range of styles, would be great for them!” Before long, the post by I’m Not Wearing Pants had over 199,000 likes and more than 39,000 retweets, most of which mirrored the sentiment.
As some have also pointed out, the look of the sneaker is a significant upgrade from the very limited options that many people with disabilities are left to choose from. “My son had a stroke before he was born and only has the full use of one hand. He can’t tie shoes so only can wear slip on types. Usually his options are boots which don’t fit well on his different sized feet, or grandpa velcro shoes,” wrote Noah Tallpvp. Meanwhile, the GO FlyEase sneakers come in three colors — white, black, and multicolored — and are lightweight. Laces aside, from the exterior, they look no different than a standard Nike sneaker.
While the line was initially designed with athletes with disabilities in mind, it’s now a shoe that Nike encourages everyone to sport. “The original concept around the shoe was to support our adaptive athletes better, but we just quickly, throughout the process, found that the shoe was really universal,” said one designer in a “Behind The Design” video that Nike shared alongside the press release.
While it may seem that opening the style to everyone would maybe prevent people who need the shoes the most from being able to access them, according to Stephanie Thomas, the founder of Disability Fashion Styling platform Cur8able, that’s not the case. In fact, this is what the fashion industry needs to do in order for adaptive styles to become widely adopted and available. “It’s going to take mainstream adoption in order for [adaptive fashion] to get where it needs to be,” she tells Refinery29, crediting her co-author Katherine Annett-Hitchcock for this concept. In other words, by making the GO FlyEase sneakers not only attractive to people with disabilities, but also to anyone looking for an easy, on-the-go sneaker, it makes it that much more likely that brands will start thinking about adaptive clothing and shoes for every collection, not just ones geared toward people with disabilities.
Brands like Tommy Hilfiger — which first launched adaptive clothing for children in 2016 as part of a collaboration with Runway of Dreams, before unveiling a full line of clothing and accessories, titled Tommy Adaptive, in 2018 — and Zappos — which launched Zappos Adaptive in 2017 to provide shoppers with fashionable and functional footwear options — have already integrated adaptive fashion into their offerings. But having an international giant like Nike — which has over 131 million followers on Instagram alone — on board can make a serious impact on the adaptive fashion movement, with hopefully even more designs on the way and other brands following suit.
The GO FlyEase Sneakers will retail for $120 and be released via an invite to select Nike members on February 15. According to a tweet by Nike Service, “broader consumer availability” [is] planned for later this year.”
Refinery29 reached out to Nike for a comment regarding details of the invite-only release and will update this story when we have more information.
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Valentine’s Day in 2021 isn’t likely to be eventful, no matter what your relationship status is. Between the pandemic and the recent influx of nor’easters, leaving the confines of your home for anything, let alone a Valentine’s Day date, just isn’t appealing. But while the box on your calendar marked February 14 is blank, that doesn’t mean you should skip on the chance to get dressed up — even if you’re at home, eating takeout and watching old Valentine’s Day episodes of The O.C., New Girl, and Orange Is The New Black.
Before you scoff at the idea of putting on anything other than pajamas for that lineup of activities, hear us out. When we say dress up, we don’t mean slapping on the little red dress and matching heels you wore to exchange candy hearts and champagne with your S.O. (or your friends!) last Valentine’s Day. Instead, this year, putting on something special can mean whatever you want it to mean, from adding sparkly earrings and a fun pair of shoes to your standard weekend sweatsuit to putting on the dress you bought pre-COVID and haven’t had the chance to wear since. After all, who’s going to be there to say you're under (or over) dressed?
Ahead, 28 comfy and cute outfit ideas that are good for Valentine's Day but really for the whole month of February.
The best thing about ribbed loungewear is that it looks just as good as it feels.The bodycon dress is back — and it's coming to an at-home date near you.Every Valentine's Day look needs a red leather blazer.These cowboy boots!When you're not going anywhere, wearing a top is optional.Does anybody else love the Valentine's Day episode ofKim Possible, or is that just me?It's too cold on the east coast to wear this dress outside, but inside, well, that's a whole different story.If you're going to wear a bra at home, style it above your shirt, rather than below it.When your date for Valentine's Day is a beret and knee-high socks >>>Fancy shoes and athletic socks are optional but highly recommended.Sometimes lipstick is all you need to take a bedtime look to the next level.This corset was made to be worn on Valentine's Day, am I right?When in doubt, just throw on a good pair of boots and a blazer over top of your sweatsuit.A Valentine's Day vibe.50 shades of pink.There's nothing better than a nightgown that doubles as a dress for an at-home date.When inside, no need to be practical with your look. For proof, see this two-tone cardigan worn with a detachable collar.Go big or go home in the dress department.What better occasion is there to get all dressed up and have a photoshoot than Valentine's Day during a pandemic?Cozy socks are a must-add to every indoor outfit.PJs and slippers, meet Valentine's Day.Don't let your sparkly dress collection go to waste.This outfit is red hot — literally.Test out different layering techniques (and Gigi Hadid's vodka pasta recipe) during your night in.*Turns self-timer on.*We know what we're wearing come February 14.It's the sparkly tights for us."Roses are red, violets are blue..."
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On Tuesday, Coach announced the launch of its first collaboration with heritage sportswear brand Champion. While the partnership between the high fashion brand that has a slot on the NYFW calendar and the athletic brand known for its sweats and hoodies may appear unexpected, the Coach x Champion collection feels like it could easily fit under either of the brands. Coach’s famed C logo seamlessly appears on Champion’s signature loungewear offerings, while Champion’s logo adds a touch of color to Coach’s leather bags and shearling jackets.
Though both brands have long been around — Champion launched in 1919; Coach in 1941 — the campaign shot for the collaboration feels fresh and forward-looking thanks to its stars. The brands tapped Paloma Elsesser — a Vogue cover star, who has walked in runway shows for everyone from Fendi to Eckhaus Latta — as well as TikTok favorites Wisdom Kaye, Jeffrey Tung, and Maha Gondal.
Shot by photographer Alessandro Simonetti, the campaign shows off the playful nature of the collection, with on-trend pieces like bucket hats, leather joggers, and logo-covered, shearling bombers. Also included in the collection are youthful T-shirts, with slogans like “I’d rather be in Rochester. It’s got it!” — a nod to Champion, which was originally based in Rochester, NY — and everyone’s go-to zip-up hoodies that, at first glance, appear to have Coach C’s on them, but instead, feature Champion’s logos, further proving how organic the partnership is.
To mark the Coach x Champion Athleticwear launch, the brands debuted a TikTok series titled “How to Coach a Champion,” which stars Kaye, who was named the platform’s most fashionable user by Vogue; Gondal, a stylist; and singer-actor Tung. The challenge invites fans of both brands to participate in a handful of games and tests that were inspired by the two brands.
For Millenials and Gen Zers, the Coach x Champion collection is like the grown-up version of the staples they grew up with. And with loungewear continuing to dominate our every sartorial move, there really is no limit to how many Champion-esque hoodies we need — especially when they now feature leather detailing and are covered in logos.
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The last few years have seen a significant spike in the number of retailers offering wedding dresses online. While brick-and-mortar stores are still very popular for their appointment-only model, allowing brides-to-be to bring their family and friends with them, there is an increasing number of brides who’re interested in a more modern experience. One where they are not at the hands of the bridal stylist — who often brings gowns to them from the back of the shop based on what they think is their style — and where they can peruse an unlimited selection of brands that are both bridal and not.
In the past, quality issues and limited return policies may have prevented brides from buying their wedding dress online, but we’re now living in the golden age of the online bridal shop. With the arrival of wedding shops from the likes of e-commerce retailers like MatchesFashion, the selection is as fashion-forward as it’s ever been. Bridal brands like Katharine Polk, who are disrupting the industry by making it more inclusive and accessible, are also on the rise. In addition to offering stylish wedding wares, many places on the list ahead also offer the convenience of buying your accessories all in the same place, making the experience seamless for brides who are not looking to spend their time going to several stores.
Ahead, the best places to buy wedding dresses in every budget.
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After closing the impossibly cool wedding label Houghton in 2019, Katharine Polk is back with a new bridal brand. With the message “bridal for everybody” at the forefront of the L.A.-based label, it offers dress styles in sizes 00 to 30, with prices ranging from $500 to $4,650.
After noticing brides wearing dresses from its vintage-esque line for their nuptials, LoveShackFancy released an official bridal line in June 2020. And good thing that they did! Like most of its offerings, the collection features stunning lace and sheer detailing, nightgown dress-like silhouettes, and flowy skirts.
From Erdem, Batsheva, and Rochas to Vivienne Westwood and Richard Quinn, the MatchesFashion bridal shop, which launched in early 2020, has styles ranging from saccharine sweet to fashion-forward. The hardest part will be just picking one look from the selection that this popular London-based retailer offers.
In 2020, one of our favorite Cool Girl wedding labels Danielle Frankel relaunched its website. With that, the 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up Danielle Hirsch's avant-garde designs — previously available at Net-A-Porter and Moda Operandi, among others e-tailers — can be bought from the site directly.
Jill Biden's inauguration brand of choice, as well as that of Natalie and Finnegan Biden, Markarian is also behind some of the prettiest wedding looks that you can buy online. Think: ethereal silhouettes, ultra-feminine details, and party looks featuring feathers and sequins.
This direct-to-consumer brand, which also has storefronts in NYC and L.A., offers made-to-order wedding looks at much more affordable prices than traditional wedding retailers. To make things even better, Floravere is currently hosting a sample sale, with prices starting at $300 (down from $1,000).
Fans of the nightgown trend will love this casual selection from the nightwear-as-outwear brand that has made a name for itself on Instagram with its feather-adorned pajamas. Prairie-like and available in linen, these dresses are made for the bride who wants to look authentically herself on her wedding day.
For a more classic selection, e-tailer Net-A-Porter carries brands like Roland Mouret, Halston, Self-Portrait, Temperley London, and Brandon Maxwell. In addition to short dresses and gowns, you can also shop separates perfect for before and after the big day.
New York-based designer Sarah Abbasi's eco-friendly bridal brand features handmade matching sets, made using silk, glass crystals, and feathers by artisans in her native Pakistan. While trousers are Abbasi's signature, Sahroo also creates stunning caftans, gowns with thigh-high slits, and capes.
A wedding label made for the modern woman, LEIN's founder and designer Meredith Stoecklein is currently offering virtual fittings to brides in response to the pandemic. Styles range from nontraditional gowns (see: this double-breasted gown) and mini dresses to jumpsuits and suits.
After launching the bridal collection just last year, Australian brand Rebecca Vallance has become a go-to for fashion-forward brides and bridesmaids alike. Prices range from $495 to $1,415, and styles boast statement details like oversized bows and floral-like frills.
The most traditional bridal retailer on the list, Anthropologie's bridal brand also offers the biggest selection of wedding styles. If you're on a tight deadline, check out the in-stock and ready-to-ship section of the site which currently features popular brands like Jenny Yoo (pictured here), Amsale, and Watters.
For those looking for more sustainable wedding options, Reformation also designs bridal looks. The styles lean more boho, and feature the same low-cut, high-slit styles that we've come to expect from the popular brand.
Known for its statement-making and unapologetically sexy couture wedding creations, Galia Lahav now offers a selection of dresses that can be purchased online. Expect the same dramatic lengths, form-fitting silhouettes, and plunging necklines that make the brand a favorite among brides who aren't afraid of being the center of attention.
One of the most popular e-tailers also offers a big bridal selection as part of its Edition (special occasion) collection. As is always the case with ASOS, the styles — ranging from separates to cocktail dresses and gowns — have an affordable starting point.
For those looking for a dress that only looks bridal, Farfetch has styles from high-end brands like Lanvin, Giambattista Valli, and Saint Laurent. If bridal is what you’re after, though, the retailer does carry labels like Jenny Packham and Temperley London who are beloved for their wedding styles.
Part of Amsale, the wedding dress brand known for its elegant gowns, the Little White Dress collection features a range of ready-to-ship dresses that are perfect for micro-weddings and events leading up to the wedding. The brand also currently offers virtual fittings.
The most affordable brand on the list, Lulus recently expanded its bridal shop. Carrying a range of gowns and short dresses, the label makes it easy (on you and your wallet) to have two looks on your wedding day, as well as many more to wear before and after the day.
With names ranging from today's It brands, like Khaite (pictured here) and Jacquemus, Moda Operandi's wedding edit is made for the bride who would prefer to wear something from the runways of New York and Paris Fashion Week runway, rather than those of Bridal Fashion Week.
Contemporary brand Whistles — frequently worn by Kate Middleton — launched bridal dresses five years ago. Ever since then, brides have flocked to this high-street favorite for an affordable selection of modern styles that range from ethereal to minimal.
If you're a frequent shopper on Revolve, you'll recognize the e-tailer's penchant for sexy, form-fitting, high-slit styles in its bridal edit. For those looking for something more subtle and timeless, Revolve also carries a good selection of minimal slip dresses.
Fame and Partners offers customizations, that range from color and fabric to length, on all its collections, including bridal. With a made-to-order manufacturing process, not only are the designs custom to each bride's needs but also sustainable. Note that pieces require 8 to 10 weeks to make.
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मानुषी छिल्लर का स्टाइल वाकई में लाजवाब है। यह अदाकारा चाहे कैजुअल ही क्यों न पहन ले, उसमें भी इनका लुक कमाल ही लगता है। इसका एक और सबूत मुंबई एयरपोर्ट पर देखने को मिला, जब सिंपल से अटायर और डिंपल वाली स्माइल से मानुषी दिल चुराती दिखीं।
हॉट फैशन लवर निया शर्मा एक बार फिर अपने बोल्ड फोटोज से इंटरनेट पर सनसनी मचा रही हैं। इस अदाकारा ने इंडियन अटायर लहंगे में इतना सेक्सी लुक शेयर किया है कि लोगों के लिए ये टू हॉट टू हैंडल बन गया है।
बॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस सुष्मिता सेन (Sushmita Sen) भले ही अब फिल्मी पर्दे पर ज्यादा नजर नहीं आती हों लेकिन इसके बाद भी एक्ट्रेस अपने स्टाइल स्टेटमेंट को लेकर चर्चा में रहती हैं। ऐसा ही कुछ हमें सोमवार की शाम देखने को मिला, जब अभिनेत्री को मुंबई के बांद्रा में स्पॉट किया गया।
फैशन इवोल्यूशन के इस दौर में बॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस दीपिका पादुकोण (Deepika Padukone) ऐसी पहली एक्ट्रेस हैं, जो सिंपल से सिंपल कपड़ों में भी काफी प्यारी लगती हैं। यह एक वजह भी है कि जब भी घर से बाहर निकलती हैं, तो स्टाइल स्टेटमेंट पर हर किसी की कड़ी नजरें होती हैं।
