Author: Elle

This article was created in collaboration with GrandOptical.Let’s talk about sunglasses. They are so much more than an accessory. They give your outfit a finishing touchprotect you from the sun (yes, even in autumn and winter!) and let you secretly watch people without anyone noticing. But finding the perfect pair isn’t always easy. Luckily, GrandOptical is now in the Netherlands and they have everything you need to not only see sharp, but also look sharp.A new shopping hotspot in the Netherlands GrandOptical may be new in the Netherlands, but they have already built a reputation abroad as the place to…

A few old familiar sneakers that never go out of style are Converse. The famous All Stars are worn a lot by Gigi Hadid, Kaia Gerber and Kamala Harris. Not bad company, then.Sneakers have been in the background for a while, but we are spotting them more and more often during Fashion Week. It is mainly the high-top Chuck Taylors that are worn.

When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, we all slowly start reaching for the tops more and more often. long sleeves and warmer materials. And at some point, it’s time for sweaters. A soft sweater is indispensable in the colder months, we all know that. Whether you prefer a coarser copy carries or yet finely knitted sweater you choose, you need one.Stay warm in styleIf you want to stay warm, it is also wise to look closely at the materials what your garment is made of. A woolen sweater for example ensures that you have a lot warmer then…

Let’s face it: there’s nothing better than an item that, when you put it on, immediately feels like a instant upgrade provides. ELLE’s fashion editors’ favorite? The cloak. Not just any coat, but the coat that transforms your entire look, every time you put it on. Of course we found it in the collection of & Other Stories and we’re not the only ones who’ve spotted it: the design is already flying off the digital shelves.The latest fall collection from & Other Stories consists only of sensational garments > Shop the chic coat from & Other Stories& Other Stories wool…

I smoked my first cigarette on Terschelling, twenty summers ago. I had a teenage brain, but a child’s body. Everything that looked cool and smelled like adulthood attracted me. And so I wanted to give it a try when a fellow traveler produced a pack of cigarettes on the beach. Out of sight of the summer camp supervisors, I did my best not to cough; I had to look like I knew exactly what I was doing as a fourteen-year-old. I kept up that act for the rest of the week. Once home, I hardly looked at cigarettes anymore. There…

This article was created in collaboration with LaDress.When you have a wardrobe full of timeless pieces that you know look good on you, then wardrobe stress is a thing of the past. On a good pair of jeans, a black blazer or a little black dress you can always fall back.It’s nice when your wardrobe is suitable for both an easy day at home and a chic office look. The perfect example of this is the oversized shirtThe base is simple, but you can style it as chic or casual as you like. classic shirt is the basic that you…

This article was created in collaboration with Wear For Life, an initiative of the City of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, OBA and COSH.The new fashion season is just around the corner. The stores are filling up with the latest items for the fall, so it makes sense that you want something new. But do you really need that? We challenge you to dive into your own wardrobe and shop in your personal store. Because it’s not for nothing that you once filled that store with all kinds of beautiful pieces. Time to start appreciating your own fashion collection again…

Last year there was a certain between coat by Marks & Spencer which really flew off the shelves. This year the jacket is back and this time it has a new look (pun intended). Coat trends are incredibly fun and refreshing, but it is also very nice that you can count on certain coats being in stock every year autumn collections of your favorite brands are included. Marks & Spencer’s in-between jacket is a real bestsellerMarks & Spencer mid-length jacketThe makeshift jacket is nothing new. However, the timeless look ensures that such a coat is a great success every year.…

‘I bought this top about ten years ago in Hong Kong in a shop that only sold Korean brands. Korean fashion is very hot now, but back then it was only available in Asia. I wasn’t allowed to try it on or exchange it, because of hygiene, but I bought it on good faith. The top reminds me of the style I had at the beginning of my career at ELLE. I don’t wear it much anymore, but when I do wear it, it brings back nice memories.’Yin is used to buying clothes without trying them on first, as she…

A long black coat is one of the best investments in your wardrobe because 1) it never goes out of style, 2) it goes with everything and 3) it gives every outfit a chic twist. This double-breasted coat from Weekday reaches your ankles and means business.