EDITOR’S NOTE
Happy Sunday. Earlier this week, Anna Wintour announced she’s stepping down as editor-in-chief of Vogue. To mark the end of an era, here are a few things I discovered this past week that I imagine would not earn her iconic, four-letter seal of approval:
Cate Blanchett boldly took mermaidcore to another level in an outfit best described as The Little Mermaid meets Gladiator. (Shells? For summer? Groundbreaking.)
Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and just about every other celeb have cosigned the cool-girl version of the capri pants trend (respectfully, no).
As if taking over your closet wasn’t enough, the fisherman aesthetic is now coming for…your nails.
While the Baroness of the Bob may not be interested in summer’s chicest, most low-maintenance hairstyle, my fellow puffy-haired girls will want to try it ASAP.
And, just for fun, a couple things I imagine she would sign off on:
This timeless, undeniably stylish bag is once again “The Accessory of The Summer.” (It goes perfectly with Anna’s Nancy Meyers-esque weekend estate.)
The royal family’s reaction to this spoof of Meghan Markle’s viral pregnancy video (as a Brit, I’m sure Anna appreciates the cheeky comment).
— Melissa Goldberg / Senior Editor / Washington, DC
🥪 We regret to inform you: “The Worst Sandwich” is utterly unavoidable this summer. Suddenly a $15 subpar salad doesn’t sound so bad.
👀 Eldest daughters, call your stylist: The “Older Sister Side Part” is a vibe again. We promise, once you see it, you’ll get it.
🥶 The journalism we absolutely needed this past week: Exactly how to dress when it’s a sauna outside, but your office is straight-up Antarctica.
🙅♀️ The one topic you should never bring up with your nonwork friends. No, not politics.
👢 So long, flip-flops and shorts. The “Gen X Boot Tuck” is the new summer fashion flex — at least, according to Kendall Jenner.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the end of the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding content cycle. This weekend, the Amazon founder and his Partner in Superyacht PDA Crime hosted a Venetian wedding extravaganza so lavish, it made the Met Gala look like a block party. While there’s no word yet on what we can safely assume will be the bride’s noticeable-from-a-distance wedding dress, the Billionaire Prom was reportedly attended by 200 of the couple’s “closest” friends, like Oprah, Tom Brady, several Trumps, an actual queen, Tobey Maguire (sure???), and Sánchez’s Bride Tribe — minus Copilot in Space Controversy Katy Perry, who had a legit excuse for not attending (read: not because Orlando Bloom, according to TMZ, was planning to “hit the dance floor hard.”) The three-day festivities were the cherry on top of what felt like a years-long steady diet of billionaire-nuptials chaos. That’s included: the world’s most over-the-top bridal wardrobe (like a dress so cinched, it definitely required Kim Kardashian’s waist trainer); a foam party that screamed “Fort Lauderdale spring break” (warning: you will cringe); “truly shocking” Microsoft ClipArt-like invitations; a bachelorette party that was literally the opposite of low-key; protests that allegedly prompted a last-minute venue switch; and news outlets working overtime on every wedding-adjacent story imaginable (see: the very relatable what to buy billionaire newlyweds).
Of course, this is incredibly on brand for a couple that treats every public appearance like a scene from their own reality show. For those who’ve managed to tune out the Bezos-Sánchez hoopla until now (congrats), a brief recap of their lore: The pair went public in 2019, when the Enquirer published an article about their extramarital affair and leaked texts in which Bezos famously called Sánchez his “alive girl” (still unclear, still unsettling). Since then, it’s been a master class in attention-economy tactics. Think: Sánchez’s obscenely large “I think I blacked out” engagement ring (Lauren, we do and don’t understand), romantic getaways filled with deeply unromantic pap walks, and the Peekaboo Lace Bra Seen Round the World (#neverforget). But now that the cake’s been cut and the drone shots filed, we can finally, blissfully, log off.
In most offices, colleagues locking lips at a work event would be an HR nightmare. When Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson do it? Well, we’re calling it “team building.” In recent weeks, the Jurassic World Rebirth costars have been photographed smooching on the red carpet, and naturally, the internet had…thoughts. But before you start drafting a Hot New Couple Alert, relax — ScarJo’s still married to the Man Who Bought a Literal Ferry (don’t worry, he admitted it was the “dumbest” purchase ever). So, to address the obvious question, Bailey and Johansson are just two ridiculously attractive friends showing each other affection. Because, as he put it, “Life’s too short not to [kiss your friends].” Or, as she explained: “He’s a lovable guy, what can I say?” (Fair.) Sure, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher, but it’s less cringe than, say, adult siblings kissing each other (ahem, Angelina Jolie) or certain pop stars making out with their backup dancers (some fans were not thrilled). Your move, every other boring press tour.
The internet had notes when it came to Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover. So the pop star dropped a second option — and a savage little caption.
True-crime fans, take note: Smoke has arrived on Apple TV+ — and it’s essentially the love child of The Watcher and a Harlan Coben novel. Based on real events chronicled in the popular Firebug podcast, the gripping thriller follows Dave (Rocketman’s Taron Egerton), an arson investigator and aspiring novelist who reluctantly teams up with Michelle (Lovecraft Country’s Jurnee Smollett), a detective who’s as sharp as she is haunted. Their assignment? Hunt down two serial arsonists setting fire to the fictional Pacific Northwest town of Umberland. Created by the novelist and screenwriter Dennis Lehane (of Shutter Island and Mystic River fame), the nine-part series is packed with cat-and-mouse chases, breathless twists, and slow-burning secrets. Meaning, trust no one…except maybe your smoke detector.
Margo, commerce editor, here. I firmly believe that every chic summer capsule wardrobe needs at least one perfectly fitting tank top — specifically, this ribbed option from Old Navy. I already have it in three colors, and given the $10 price tag, I’ll probably add a few more to my collection in the coming weeks (looking at you, Crayon Blue). Thanks to the wide racerback straps, I can wear most bras underneath, and it’s made from a blend of cotton, spandex, and polyester — so it’s soft, stretchy, and most important, not at all sheer. Oh, and don’t fear the “crop” in the name — it’s actually the perfect tuckable length. (Just like its sister T-shirt, which I also wear on a weekly basis.)
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