Most summers, we’re typically a selfie away from an Instagram-worthy moment: Venture outside with a straw hat, and boom. Drive to the beach and spend the day watching the waves roll in — done. Plan a rooftop party with your closest friends (and your friends' friends and their friends), and you have an entire album of mementos. But these days, with social-distancing guidelines implemented in most cities, finding fun moments will require a bit more creativity (and even with some parts of the country reopening, it's understandable if you were still cautious about social gatherings).
To help you find inspiration, Unbothered has partnered up with Target to round up 14 standout beauty and fashion items that promise to liven up any photo opp, whether it's from your bedroom or your backyard. There are dresses rich in bold hues, a head scarf in a fierce print, and a matte lipstick that packs a punch. And we included sunscreen in the mix, because we both know the rumor isn’t completely true — Black can crack. Shop our favorite pieces, ahead.
This summer dress may be simple in style, but it more than makes up for it with a color-rich, siren-red shade. Wear it alone or layer it with a cardigan or an open oversized button-down shirt.
A New Day Sleeveless Ballet Dress, $, available at TargetBelieve us, there’s nothing worse than wearing a cult-favorite sunscreen only to discover it leaves your skin looking ashy. That’s why we’re into this octinoxate-, silicone-, and aluminum-free sunscreen that's designed for Black girls: It guards against premature sun damage and keeps our melanin poppin’.
Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $, available at TargetProtect your curls with a silk square scarf covered in a fierce print for a statement-making look (even if you're just in a white tee and jeans).
A New Day Animal Print Silk Square Scarf, $, available at TargetSoft neutrals are our jam for the summer, but finding a true beige on darker skin tones can be a challenge. This season, reach for a more playful color, like this pastel blue shade that screams, "Hello, summer!”
Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Teeny, $, available at TargetWe love jewelry that’s perfect for any destination — in or out of our backyard —and this one fits the bill. Wear it around the pool or while walking around the block.
SUGARFIX by BaubleBar Geometric Resin Hoop Earrings, $, available at TargetA comfortable dress that’s perfect for lounging? Check. Welcome warm weather with this breezy floral number that was made for backyard fun or your next trip to the islands (it's okay to still want to plan ahead!).
A New Day Short Sleeve Ruffle Hem Dress, $, available at TargetIf you’re serious about getting a summer glow, you’ll want to snag this shimmer body oil that will make you look like an absolute snack. The best thing about it? Not only does the coconut oil have a sweet subtle scent, it also helps moisturize dry skin without leaving behind a greasy finish.
Olive + M Shimmer + Glow Body Oil, $, available at TargetIf you want your tie-dye sweatsuit in swimwear form, here it is: This brilliant blue bikini that boasts a tie-dye pattern that mimics the ocean waves.
Xhilaration Blue Tie-Dye Bralette Bikini Top, $, available at Target
Xhilaration Blue Tie-Dye Bikini Bottom, $, available at TargetInvite drama with this bright red lipstick with major staying power. It glides onto your lips as a gloss, but finishes in a beautiful matte that’s not super drying.
The Lip Bar Matte Liquid Lipstick, $, available at TargetSearching for ways to look chic while wearing a mask? We hear you, girl, which is why these shell drop earrings are everything you're looking for. And because of their neutral tones, you can style them with everything you own.
A New Day Shell Drop Earrings, $, available at TargetNothing makes your melanin pop more than a simple white cotton dress. Finish your look with loud, colorful accessories and a bright lip, or take a subtler approach with chic leather extras.
A New Day Sleeveless Tiered Dress, $, available at TargetMatch the sun's rays with this two-piece that's rich in a not-so-mellow yellow color. We especially love this set because the cinched top provides an extra lift.
Xhilaration Lemon Yellow Cinch-Front Bralette Bikini Top, $, available at Target
Xhilaration Lemon Yellow Bikini Bottom, $, available at TargetThe ultimate eyeshadow palette for whatever mood you're in: earth tones (for a subtle look), deep burgundy (for drama), and glitter (for experimentation).
Coloured Raine Eyeshadow Palette, $, available at TargetThese comfortable slides, which are crafted with a striped canvas criss-cross upper, somehow have the ability to elevate any look, and yet are still casual enough for everyday wear.
A New Day Knotted Bow Slide Sandals, $, available at Target
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 01: Florence Pugh arrives at the Charles Finch & CHANEL Pre-BAFTA Party at 5 Hertford Street on February 1, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
“Stupid doesn’t even cut it,” Pugh wrote on Saturday. “I was uneducated. I was unread…I grew up watching my high profile pop culture icons adopting cultures in similar ways, so I didn’t think wrong of doing it too. I now need to be aware that people are looking up to me and I must address my own poor actions.”
In a lengthy Instagram post, Pugh explained that a fan called her out for sharing a photo of herself appropriating Rastafarian culture and captioning it with a Shaggy lyric. Pugh was 17 at the time.
She went on to write that she didn’t learn about cultural appropriation until a year later. Pugh remembered showing off her cornrows to a friend at a photo shoot, and feeling “defensive and confused” when her friend explained “the history and heartbreak” of white women exploiting Black culture. Pugh describes her reaction at the time as “white fragility coming out plain and simple.”
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She also recalled wearing henna as a child after learning about the art form and its origins from an Indian shop owner in Oxford. In 2017, when henna and Bindis became a trend popularized at events like Coachella, Pugh began to question her own past usage and respect for Indian culture. “I remember seeing large makeup brands selling an ‘Easy! Quick dry!’ henna ink pen and stencil…No one cared about the origin,” she wrote. “I thought because I was taught about it differently, I was an exception. And here’s the problem: I actually wasn’t being respectful in how I was using it. I wore this culture on my terms only, to parties, at dinner.”
Pugh closed her statement by condemning the ways in which cultures and religions are “used and abused” for the sake of trends, and apologizing for not addressing her past behavior sooner. “To see change I must be part of the change,” she captioned the post.
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Update: Gap is not going ahead with the Telfar collaboration “at this time.”
Following the announcement of the forthcoming Kanye West x Gap line, social media was quick to ask about the future of the Telfar collaboration, which, according to Business of Fashion, was “postponed indefinitely” in March. According to a tweet by The Cut‘s fashion news writer Emilia Petrarca, who spoke to reps from Telfar, the brand never received a postponement fee for the collaboration, nor were they communicated with about the future of the collaboration or the Yeezy Gap line.
In response, Gap provided Refinery29 with the following statement: “While we’ve chosen not to move forward with the Gap x Telfar partnership at this time, we’re making whole on our payment regardless and have only respect and appreciation for Telfar’s time and vision.”
This story was originally published on January 17, 2020.
Gap — one of America’s most ubiquitous stores — and Telfar, one of its most provocative designers, have announced a partnership that is arguably the most exciting collab of 2020. Telfar shared the news in an Instagram post yesterday, with a graphic that’s a hybrid of the two iconic logos. The announcement was celebrated during Paris Men’s Fashion Week at Gap’s multi-level store, which was turned into an after-hours club.
The storefront windows were given the Telfar treatment, showcasing intimate images shot by artist Elliot Jerome Brown Jr from the Fall Winter 2020 show, which took place during Pitti Uomo in Florence last week. Inside, according to the brand, retail displays were encased in metal mesh, and merchandise tables became stages for performances by musicians such as Yves Tumor, SOPHIE, Hirakish, Hawa, CRYSTALLMESS, Sega Bodega, and Total Freedom.
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With a shared philosophy of “accessibility, democracy and a wardrobe rooted in universal basics and affordable garments that can be worn in unique ways,” as stated by the press release, the two companies are the perfect partners to co-create a collection that “inspires freedom of expression and drives positive change.”
Vogue reported that they will debut the product drops later this year. Founder and designer Telfar Clemens told the publication that his team met with Gap last year. The designer was inspired by the way the company caters to “regular people,” and said that he appreciates how it’s known for its “ubiquity” and “accessibility.” This makes sense considering his longtime dedication to designing genderless clothes, and the growing popularity of his unisex vegan leather bags that have an approachable price point.
“Gap is an iconic American brand with a rich history rooted in embracing diversity and promoting creativity and innovation, and the Telfar brand is built on these same principles,” Gap’s Vice President of Adult Design, John Caruso, said in the press release. “From the moment we began talking with Telfar about the collaboration, we were captivated by his vision and the parallels between the brands, and we are excited to unveil a partnership built on these shared values.” The celebratory event also marked Gap’s first time having a presence at Paris Fashion Week Men’s.
Regarding the new partnership, Clemens expressed in the statement, “It shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m obsessed with Gap — what I do is about the idea of ‘normal’ — and changing that — because that is when you change real life. Gap created the blueprint for my brand because the Gap person is literally everybody: every possible race, gender, rich, poor. I want to take that idea to the year 2020 — and to take my clothes outside of just fashion capitals and boutiques and actually make them available for everybody.” For Clemens, working with Gap is a dream come true, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this collaboration.
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