When Amazon Prime announced that it was adapting Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel Daisy Jones & The Six for a 12-episode miniseries, I screamed. In all-caps on Twitter first, naturally (I am an internet-born fangirl, after all) but then in real life. Friends, family members, and colleagues were duly warned that I would be making this show my personality for the foreseeable future.
Daisy Jones premiered on Prime Video on March 3. The series is set in the 1970s and tells the story of a fictional, Fleetwood Mac-inspired band's attempts to break into the industry. It’s everything music and fashion lovers could want, rolled into one glittering package. Think sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, characters rocking out and breaking hearts in Joan Jett-esque bell bottoms, Stevie Nicks-style capes, and Penny Lane furs. Unsurprisingly, TikTok is already home to thousands of Daisy Jones-inspired outfit videos, with fans excitedly discussing how the book's iconic fashion moments will translate to the small screen (keep an eye out for a particular fan favorite men’s dress shirt).
Many of the show’s looks are vintage — sourced from the '60s and '70s, yes, but also the '20s and '30s — but fans eager to emulate its style will be happy to know that plenty of pieces are not only contemporary but available to shop now from Etsy artisans and '70s-inspired brands like Stoned Immaculate and Free People. The latter has even partnered exclusively with Amazon Prime on a capsule collection inspired by the show’s characters, available to shop from the show’s release. The 21-piece drop includes everything you need to recreate the Daisy Jones look, from beaded vests to Daisy's classic hoop earrings.
"I immediately thought of Free People when I started the show," explains the show’s costume designer, Denise Wingate. "I knew there would be great styles I could incorporate that would have the exact flavor and feel that I needed for the period. I've been a fan of the brand for so long, so this all seemed like the absolute best fit."
Eager for your own slice of rockstar glam? We scoured the internet to find the best Daisy Jones-inspired outfits, plus some Free People pieces that were actually used in the show. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back as the series unfolds. We’ll be updating as more episodes are released.
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Summer wedding season has always tangoed with the high potential for an alfresco setup. Beachside and patio nuptials relegated to the Sunbelt and more tropical locales during the fall, winter, and early spring are now fair game for all hopeful “I do” sayers. So if you’re heading to a wedding in June, July, August, or the fair-weathered month of September, you’ve got to be ready to rumble with uneven ground — and we mean this literally, no ambiguity to the couple getting married. Comfortable wedding guest shoes are always a nice-to-have but become a strategic part of your overall look if you anticipate walking, standing, or dancing on gravel, grass, or sand.
Comfortable heels may not even be part of the ensemble equation if your invitation promises a picnic in the park or a bonfire by the sea because kitten heels or other styles of slim, low-heeled dress shoes could render a walk to your seat as arduous as a Tough Mudder obstacle course. So, this list of chunky summer platforms, lug soles, flats, and other comfort shoe brand options sticks to suggestions that give you the best chance of pleasantly partying outside. You can always go barefoot if you can withstand some sole scalding or dirt between your toes, but if you want a functional sandal to complete your wedding guest look, one of the 18 pairs ahead could be your ticket to summer wedding outfit bliss.
These platform sandals, which come in festive colorways, have a substantial lift and a disco vibe that would look as great with a cocktail dress as a pair of flared jeans.
This pair of eye-catching flat slides from the luxury slow fashion brand Brother Vellies features a trendy puffy knotted design and rubber soles for traction. It’s an airy option for a casual outdoor affair.
Leveling up — not in height but in stay-on power — is a pair of high-shine strappy flats with extra sparkle that can match a more formal dress code or snazz up a casual look.
If you’re the type of person who absolutely cannot do any sort of heels (we feel you), these certified-comfy, supple-leather ballet flats from Maguire are going to be a huge relief for your feet.
Let it be known: Kitten heels are a secret MVP when it comes to wedding guest footwear. These mules from luxury accessories brand Mansur Gavriel feature a low lift that makes for easy all-night wear.
Naturalizer shoes feature a cushy contoured footbed to keep feet feeling comfortable all night long. This pair is one of the daintier shoe styles from the brand and boast both height and elegance.
A statement platform, a treaded rubber outsole, a baby blue hue — what’s not to love about these SSENSE exclusive heels? Plus, they are on super sale, which is a major win.
These ankle-strap espadrilles tout a high-quality thermoplastic rubber outsole and “comfort latex mattress insole” for what we’d imagine might be the best night’s sleep your feet ever had — or at the very least some extra padded softness in your step.
The 15-millimeter platform and 75-millimeter heel ensure some nice lift without the painful arch, and the hunky, chunky silhouette will help you move across uneven patio pavers with some stomp and shimmer.
Aerosoles, known for, well, airy soles, applies its signature diamond flex sole — designed to disperse friction and provide better grip and comfort — to this crepe rubber-heeled platform mule with a soft leather metallic upper.
Quite possibly the most practical shoes on this list? This best-selling, top-rated, comes-in-dozens-of-colors Sam Edelman Loraine loafer. By choosing a classic loafer, you’re gainfully forfeiting any hazards of heels, exposed toes, and digging straps.
The reviews on this top-selling pair of Madewell sandals say it all. “Pedestrian-friendly,” “super comfy and easy to wear,” “strong straps to withstand an all-day walk,” “shocked how comfortable they are,” and the jewel of public and word-of-mouth reviews, “I’ve been telling my friends to buy it and I got another pair!” They feature a lug sole, responsibly sourced leather, and Madewell’s Cloudlift padding. They also come in a few half sizes for that just-right fit.
How festive are these square-toe Mary Janes? (If silver isn’t exactly your hue, there are plenty more colorways to choose from!) Plus, the brand crafted these block heels to mold perfectly to the foot.
These stompers have an adjustable strap and a flat, padded sole that feature a subtle contrast of dark green. It’s a fun shoe that will obliterate any worry about grassy paths or keeping up dance stamina at the after-party.
Cole Haan’s trademarked GRANDFØAM footbed sports superior comfort and flexibility for ultimate foot happiness. While it is a sportier look, the all-black-everything style is sleek enough to shimmy into a cocktail affair fairly incognito.
These cute summer sandals are so low-heeled, they could be considered honorary flats. And what is more comfortable to wear on your feet than a pair that keeps you close to the ground?
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Fashion has long conveyed power, and no accessory is more symbolic of status than the pinky ring. Worn on the little finger, the subtle jewelry staple is constantly revolving in and out of pop culture and high fashion – from real life royalty to television shows – as a signifier of class and wealth, as well as clan belonging.
It’s an accessory so rooted in status that its earliest mentions date back to Roman author and philosopher Pliny The Elder’sNatural History, the longest work to have survived from the Roman Empire. Yet, it didn’t become a fashionable item until the Victorian era when British aristocrats adopted it. Over time, figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt also wore the item. Somewhat recently, as the tales of mafia bosses have been told on screen, from movies like The Godfather and The Irishman to shows like The Sopranos, the pinky ring has become widely associated with organized crime.
Clearly, the history of pinky rings is tainted in (more than) questionable behaviors. But, growing up in Puerto Rico, they were just another accessory men wore, along with gold-plated chains and kitschy pendants. They were favorites of the men in my family: my dad, for example, had a thing for silver-plated ones that he wore with a horse-shaped pendant necklace, a staple of those who grew up in the heyday of salsa music in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Designer Prabal Gurung also grew up surrounded by jewelry-clad family members, especially men, which led him to be fond of pinky rings as an adult: “I don’t know why, I just like them.” During a recent interview, Gurung wore two pinky rings: an eternity ring he borrowed from his mother and a gemstone ring that used to belong to his great-grandfather’s house priest.
Yet while pinky rings have cemented their place in fashion history, most of their appearances in pop culture remain attached to men. But that’s quickly changing. Celebrities like Meghan Markle and Bella Hadid have sported the jewelry item, opting for eternity and signet versions. Angela Bassett did the thing wearing a rose-colored version for the 2021 Academy Awards.
On screen, Emily in Paris’ Sylvie Grateau sported pinky rings for the show’s third season, conveying not only their sartorial prowess, but their symbolic power associations. Let’s recap: In this season, Grateau — a marketing executive who helmed the Savoir Agency during the first two seasons of the show — is in the midst of reclaiming her career as she launches her own agency. It’s only natural then that Grateau — styled by costume designer Marylin Fitoussi — is seen wearing pinky rings throughout the season. Watching Grateau adorn herself in this accessory reminded me of watching Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass, who also famously wore this accessory. In an attempt to rid himself of his power and wealth after being shot in season 4, Bass takes off his monogrammed heirloom, hoping no one will be able to identify him. For Grateau, the reverse happens: When she wants to step into her own power, the character relies on her pinky rings to dress the part.
Recently, after watching Emily in Paris and The Sopranos, I’ve adopted the trend myself, and have to admit the power trip is real. While I’ve never been into wearing multiple rings, sporting just one on my pinky finger — a gold and crystal watch ring from Breda — felt like a subversive sartorial play that made me gesture in ways I never had before (yes, a bit of Paulie Gualtieri energy was involved), including lifting up my pinky when drinking a cocktail.
Much like Grateau, we all need armor to feel empowered, and nothing beats an accessory that’s historically meant to convey this feeling. Power to the people. Pinkies up.
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