Climbing shoes are notoriously uncomfortable. The tight fit and aggressive shape help performance, but after a few hours of sport climbing in Illinois, my feet, toes, and heels are usually barking. Between climbs, when I was up to belay, I put on Teva’s ReEmber Camp Slipper. The wide toe box let my feet relax, and […]
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In 2024, Salomon reengineered the XT-4 as the XT-4K exclusively for a collaboration with Kith. The New York City-based label is now bringing back that model for a new iteration while also debuting another brand-new silhouette from its French partner. The Kith x Salomon XT-4K and XT-Voyager 2 will both release this week as part […]
Shopping for transitional pieces that work with you as the seasons change is no easy feat. As a shopping editor, when I’m on the hunt for winter-to-spring pieces, I look for layerability and versatility. One of my favorite places to shop for transition pieces is Free People. Its vast collection of chunky knits, playful pants, […]
Francesco Scognamiglio wanted to communicate a message of peace through his spring couture collection, given what he described as the “out of control situation of the world.” Christian symbolism was a strong leitmotif—he titled the collection The Resurrection. Another was his commitment to artisanal craftsmanship. The designer was personally involved in the making of some […]
This menswear season, we witnessed new creative directors find their groove after last year’s whirlwind changing of the guards placed them at the helm of new maisons, and we saw tenured heads-of-house sharpen and remix their signatures for the fall 2026 slate. Louis Vuitton’s Pharrell and Auralee’s Ryota Iwai both sent colorful, nostalgia-tinged jackets down […]
In case you needed a reminder, your birthday is an absolutely valid reason to pamper yourself. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always viewed my birthday as a day when I get to indulge in as much self-care as I want. If I want to get a new haircut, hit the spa and […]
Fifteen years in, Ronnie Fieg understands the appeal of a wearable wardrobe framed by a sporty lens. Not to mention, such an anniversary deserves to be celebrated. “Spring 2026 is our most luxurious approach to the season to date,” says Fieg. “The process began with a deep dive into fabrics and materials, followed by exploring […]
In April 2025, I saw the earthly ministry of Charli XCX’s Brat reach its natural apex. It was 7:20pm, the exact moment of sunset at Coachella weekend 2. The enormous main-stage screen started strobing to the beat of the Shygirl remix of “365.” All around me, bumps were bumped and terrifyingly huge shrooms were gobbled. […]
Caleres Inc. has added Kristen Sosa to its leadership team in a newly created role. Sosa, a 30-year fashion and retail veteran, has been named division president of brand portfolio, New York brands. In her new role, she will report to Caleres president and CEO Jay Schmidt. The executive will be responsible for the operations […]
I love my jeans—truly. I wouldn’t have made it through winter’s darkest, coldest days feeling even remotely put together without them. But as the days begin to stretch out and the temperature slowly climbs, my loyalty starts to waver. Right now, I’m craving something lighter, softer and far less rigid to carry me into spring. […]


