SARAH ELLISON

Bra Crawl

January 7, 2014


Taking a cue from the danceteria-era New York nightlife, the new up-all-night uniform is paired down to a black bra and high-waist pants that are as chic on the street as they are on the dance floor.

UNITED FRONT

July 26, 2013

Turf warriors wave the white-denim flag, transforming a perennial summer beach basic into the bold, new urban form.

Turn to Reveal

April 8, 2013

Fashion peers over its shoulder with looks that make an impression, even as you walk away.

Foil Proof

March 20, 2013

The future looks shiny and bright this season with a nod to Jetsons-style space-age design—and a very now element on minimalist chic.

Line Up, Line Up

February 13, 2013

The black suit, with its somber palette and lean formality, is reborn with sharp lapels, precise shoulders, immaculate tailoring, and a frisson of coolness and sexuality. Back to black.

Le Jogging

December 18, 2012

Sportswear is once again a way to show off your style, whether you’re training or profiling. It’s all about chic athletic detailing.

Wall Street

August 26, 2012

The classic pantsuit achieves a new level of desirability for fall and is the season’s most sought-after commodity

Nylon Slick

February 21, 2011

New interpretations of that utilitarian athletic sportswear staple, nylon—think early ’90s Prada Sport—blur the line between high tech and techno chic

Emergency Boom

December 29, 2010

The hospital scrub, that icon of sterile uniformity, is reimagined this season in rough-and-tough denim for a look that is both rebellious and ready for action

In Pursuit of Refinement

February 22, 2010

The old-school, ladylike values of the heritage design houses are manifested most modernly in this season’s handbags. Cast in soft caramels, they’re the perfect foil for minimalist clothes—rich, elegant, understated, and worn with a contemporary cool.

Pin Up

February 22, 2010

Vintage-inspired underpinnings in sheers and nudes create a new kind of naughty femininity, evoking painterly John Currin-esque poses and a playful sexuality. Girls just want to have fun.

Trench Coats

January 12, 2010

La Resistance meets Antwerp austerity by way of ’70s-activist chic—an eternal triumph of style over fashion that finds its place in every season. The trench: forever a symbol of simplicity, elegance, and mystery

Plain

November 26, 2008

Plain, no sugar, no cream, no fakes, no frills. Medium. Plain.