Author: Elle

We just thought that flip-flops would become the shoe of the summer, an unexpected competitor emerges: the wedge sandal. Yep, the wedge heel is back, and fashion people are flocking to it. By Copenhagen to Paris the shoes appear everywhere in our feeds, but in a completely new version. Less bulky and 2010s, more minimalist, sculptural and surprisingly chic. Value wedge heel may have had a bit of a dusty image in the past, but the new generation of wedges feels modern and… sophisticated On. Think about soft leather materials, transparent details, wooden soles and elegant silhouettes that fit effortlessly…

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The model once again proves that straight-leg jeans are an enduring classic.

With her boundless curiosity, Malu Kirschbaum (1984) has been providing a wide variety of articles for online and offline magazines such as LINDA, JAN and ELLE for over fifteen years. She also gives yoga classes in Amsterdam and often works from warmer places in the winter. She loves fashion, healthy food and hiking through the mountains, but she can’t go a day without chocolate and a big party every now and then.

The first heat wave has arrived and we are already in short supply summer outfits that you can put on without much thought and with which you can go from home to the office and then to the terrace.If, like us, you’re in the process of putting together your… summer wardrobeyou probably already have a pair of linen pants and a growing collection of white T-shirts and tank tops (and as for shoes, the plastic sandal replaces the flat, just to be clear). But what is the most practical item of clothing to have on hand when temperatures rise to…

Marrakesh1970. Talitha Getty poses on the roof of her Moroccan house, with her husband Paul Getty Jr. in the background and a clear sky illuminating its disarming beauty. She wears white, with patent leather ankle boots and Turkish trousers, her hands decorated with ethnic gold jewels, and over her shoulders an overcoat with arabesques of symbols and flowers, lined with purple and cobalt blue silk, the epitome of what later became ‘folk chic’ would be mentioned. Her caftan is probably one of the first garments that comes to mind when you think of this garment from the East, this loose,…

Oxford heels, loafers with oversized tassels, bright white jazz shoes – embracing the latest shoe trends that are dominating the scene (and of course the streets). idiosyncratic stylewhere eccentricity and personality are favored over classic elegance. Despite their unconventional appeal, these styles remain surprisingly wearable – and incredibly chic.From sculptural flip-flops with wedge heels that gently enclose the heel to foldable loafers Prized for their comfort and compactness, these quirky, cool styles – curated and tested by the ELLE US editors for the May 2026 issue – deserve a spot on your radar.Scroll further to see the unpredictably chic must-have…

Where midi dresses with milkmaiddetails and maxis with corsets quickly conjure up images of beer gardens and singing through hills a la The Sound of Musicfeels the trending dress this summer, a little less Von Trapp and a little more boudoir glamour. Silky soft, supple and finished with delicate details: in 2026 the slip dress with lace trim our summer wardrobe.Slip dresses with laceThe dress is reminiscent of lingerie – and could sometimes pass for that – while the lace details subtly match the boho trend. With that the lace trimmed slip dress the more playful relative of the classic…