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The (Very Low-Key) Return of Eveningwear

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“I don’t really believe in a red-carpet gown, per se,” says designer Meryll Rogge, speaking of that peculiar artifact of late-20th-century popular culture that seemed destined for extinction even before the great social awakening and the pandemic put the final nails in its sequined-and-satin bodycon coffin. Remember when evening-wear trends were dictated by whatever princess-pouf or midriff or single-sleeve-metallic-tinsel-lace moment was happening in Hollywood? That hardly seems relevant to Rogge. “I hate to be tied up in some kind of really tight number,” she says, speaking from a studio she built inside a barn on her parents’ property in the Belgian countryside near Ghent.

Rogge, who worked for Marc Jacobs in New York City for nearly seven years, was the head of women’s ready-to-wear for Dries Van Noten in Antwerp before starting her own collection in 2020. Like Jacobs and Van Noten, she specializes in sophisticated-looking clothes that are also relaxed in attitude about color and codes. Her idea of an evening look is a slipdress with big daisy embroideries along the neckline, worn over track pants—which might sound overly casual until you notice the beauty in the incredible details, such as fabrics that have been hand-cut with pinking shears and sewn so that each layer is visible. “My dresses usually have pockets in them, because I’m taking into consideration the realities women face today,” Rogge says. “Everybody needs to put their phone somewhere.”

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A look from Meryll Rogge.

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There are many reasons why a more streetwear-influenced aesthetic for evening might be appealing to a younger generation that has grown conditioned to challenging the rigid, conventional thinking of the past, particularly the kind that has led the world into the political, environmental, and societal muck we find ourselves in now. It’s not that formality has been canceled in a post-pandemic world, exactly, but more that priorities have changed. Younger, independent-leaning brands like Magda Butrym, Interior, Area, and The Attico each take different approaches, some more high-minded than others, but none read as fussy.

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A close-up of a look from Del Core.

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Del Core, a new label that stirred up enormous buzz with its February debut in Milan, is a good example: The designer Daniel Del Core, who had previously been dressing celebrities at Gucci, shares an affinity for the natural world with the late Alexander McQueen. He cited mushrooms and dewdrops as inspirations behind the pleats and crystal embellishments of his otherworldly gowns, some trimmed with faux plumage made from recycled materials and others covered in pleated fans—an idea described in his show notes as “mutant glamour.” “Evolution and adaptability are survival strategies that lead to constant reinvention,” he wrote of the collection, which may help explain why, even at an uncertain time for business prospects, we are seeing the emergence of a wide array of interesting new designer labels. High school friends Jack Miner, who once designed a collection called Hecho and previously worked in operations for Bode, and Lily Miesmer, who worked with her cousins Pookie and Louisa Burch at Trademark, started the New York–based label Interior in 2020 with a changing lifestyle in mind. One of their ideas for evening is a lovely oversize silk “dinner shirt” with hand-beading and embroidery that barely flicks at primness; another is a silk taffeta “pajama dress” that is self-explanatory in its rejection of the rules of after-five.

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Gabrielle Union in Interior.

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“Whatever desire people used to suppress because it broke with convention—that inhibition has lost its grip,” say Miner and Miesmer, Interior’s co–creative directors. “We think people feel so much freer to dress how they actually want to dress now. If their truth is cashmere sweatpants and a really beautiful silk shirt for evening, then so be it.”

“If you’re not enjoying it on a personal, emotional level, why bother?”

—Jack Miner and Lily Miesmer of Interior

Miner and Miesmer are among the designers who explicitly believe that fashion is changing as a result of the pandemic, especially as comfort has become the new standard. Balancing that with the need for self-expression is something that could result in exciting new directions for design. “As cities wake up and come back to life, people are going to pick and choose their favorite aspects from both realities and ditch the rest,” Miner and Miesmer say. But there will still be room for fantasy, which is why they also included an outrageous dress made of hundreds of silk strips knitted together in tiers, some of them chiffon and others satin, as an ode to glamour. (“We wanted to celebrate life and make something joyful.”)

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A look from Del Core’s fall 2021 show.

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Retailers are also seeing a shift toward practicality in their customers’ buying habits. “Multifunctional evening items are definitely a big trend,” says Tiffany Hsu, fashion buying director at Mytheresa. “People want to dress up and have fun, but they don’t want to buy something and wear it only once.” She is keen on items that can be styled more casually and that evoke a sense of effortlessness, citing labels like Magda Butrym, Jacquemus, The Attico, and Alessandra Rich as evocative of the new attitude in eveningwear. Katherine Greenberg, Neiman Marcus’s general merchandising manager and VP of women’s apparel, notes that her customers have “developed an appreciation for a less classically formal and rule-based style of dressing, while remaining distinctively themselves,” with new-school evening lines like 16 Arlington doing particularly well.

“My dresses usually have pockets, because everybody needs to put their phone somewhere.”

—Meryll Rogge

Looking at the bigger picture, the question for designers is whether changing consumer habits will become permanent. Rogge, for one, believes that any comparisons to a postwar boom for fashion are premature. “I’m a bit pessimistic in that I don’t think this is going to lead to massive changes in behavior,” she says. “I just hope that people are going to be more aware of the climate and racial issues.” Working from home in the countryside, she notes, was a decision she made well before the pandemic, because she is self-financed and the rent in a big city would have been equal to her fabric budget. “The inspiration has not really changed,” she says. “It’s just about the way of life—it’s much more simple and focused.”

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Malgosia Bela in a look from Magda Butrym’s fall 2021 collection.

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Likewise, Miner and Miesmer say that changes are coming from within—hence the name Interior, which they say reflects our shared inner emotional state. “It’s not about a look being correct,” they say. “It’s about individuals listening to their intuition and realizing that fashion is a construct, that there are no rules. And if you’re not enjoying it on a personal, emotional level, then why bother?”

This article appears in the October 2021 issue of ELLE.

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Jennifer Lopez Joined Ben Affleck In L.A. With Kids For Thanksgiving

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On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez arrived in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old twins Max and Emme. The family was likely there to join Lopez’s boyfriend, Ben Affleck, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lopez recently returned from the much colder climate of British Columbia, Canada, where she was filming her latest project, The Mother.

J. Lo touched down in her private jet wearing a teddy fur coat from Coach’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, and a pair of Ugg boots. Classic airplane outfit, celebrity style. Lopez and Affleck originally dated in 2002 and broke up in 2004. Their romance was rekindled earlier this year, soon after Lopez ended her relationship with baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The new couple went official in July, while celebrating Lopez’s 52nd birthday abroad.

Affleck’s most recent relationship with Ana de Armas ended in January after about a year together. He had divorced ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 2015 after being married for almost a decade. Garner and Affleck had three daughters, Violet, Seraphina, and Sam.

Before traveling back to the U.S., Lopez posted a story to Instagram Reels about how grateful she was to be headed home.

“Hey everybody, it’s my last day here shooting on The Mother out in Smithers in the snow, it’s been beautiful, but tonight I’m on my way home,” she said, as she walked through the wild landscape in a black coat and beanie.

“I’m so excited for Thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an amazing weekend with their families and their loved ones, there’s so much to be grateful for this year. I’m on my way!”

This is the first major holiday of the year since Lopez and Affleck reunited, so it’s likely to be a big one for both families.

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Everlane’s Black Friday Sale is Packed With Winter Essentials

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This is not a drill: Everlane just kicked off its Black Friday sale. Now through Monday, November 29, the direct-to-consumer brand is offering 20 to 40% off its cozy sweaters, minimalist activewear, and popular jeans. If you’re not super familiar with Everlane, let me spell it out for you: this is a big deal.

The e-tailer might be known for making sustainable, ethically made clothes and accessories at a fair, affordable price, but Everlane rarely has sales beyond its Choose What You Pay section. So, if you want to stock up on cute basics for less, now’s your time to shop.

And, in true Everlane fashion, the brand is taking this opportunity to give back. Everlane is partnering with Rodale Institute and help U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic—and donating $15 per order to the cause. A great sale that gives back? I’m sold.

But, hurry! These deals are going to sell out fast, so you won’t want to waste any time filling your e-cart.

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The Cloud Turtleneck

$150 $105 (30% off)

Sweater weather is officially here, so why not pick up a few fresh layers? This turtleneck is the S’s: snuggly, stylish, and on sale. 

2

The Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Jeans

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$78 $58 (25% off)

Looking for a great pair of jeans, minus the markup? Everlane’s classic skinny style is not only super stretchy, but it’ll look good with everything from chunky sweaters to silky blouses.

3

The ReNew Teddy Slippers

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$65 $39 (40% off)

Why limit the shearling trend to the upper half of your body? These plush slippers will give even your most worn-in sweats a stylish edge.

4

The Chunky Cardigan

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$110 $77 (30% off)

Sure, this may not be the cardigan Taylor Swift was talking about. But, with an exaggerated collar and ribbed finish, this style would definitely score top marks from the singer herself. 

5

The Canvas Utility Boots

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$115 $59 (40% off)

Brave the cold weather in style with Everlane’s chic boots. The canvas uppers and thick sole make these an ideal, all-weather option.

6

The Lofty-Knit Henley

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$150 $105 (30% off)

Made with a nubby blend of merino wool, alpaca, and recycled nylon, this henley is perfect for a cozy night in, yet stylish enough to wear in public.

7

The Perform Bike Shorts

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$45 $22 (51% off)

No, you can never have too many stretchy pants. Everlane’s bike shorts ooze major Lady Di vibes — for under $25, no less.

8

The ReLeather Court Sneakers

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$110 $66 (40% off)

Made with recycled leather, these refresh sneakers will serve up major curb appeal — and Mother Nature’s seal of approval. 

9

The Field Dress

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$100 $60 (40% off)

Found: a fun, flouncy frock you can wear year-round. For a wintry take, pair with opaque tights and your favorite chunky boots.

10

The Cozy-Stretch Wide-Leg Sweatpants

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$150 $75 (50% off)

With a straight-legged silhouette and wool material, it’s safe to say these are the chicest sweatpants we’ve ever seen. To sweeten an already enticing offer, this pair is half off.

11

The Organic Cotton Flannel Popover

$80 $56 (30% off)

Everlane reimagined the traditional flannel with a cropped silhouette, voluminous sleeves, and a slew of minimalist colors.

12

The Studio Bag

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$275 $192 (30% off)

Large enough to fit all your essentials, but not too big that it’ll weigh you down, Everlane’s Studio Bag is the perfect everyday purse.

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The ReNew Long Liner

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$158 $118 (25% off)

House Stark was right: winter really is coming. Made with recycled materials, this liner is a great layering piece that’s considerably chicer than the yesteryear’s Michelin Man-worthy parkas.

14

The Felted Merino Beanie

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$50 $30 (40% off)

All set on clothes? Pick up this cheery beanie, which is 40% off its original price.

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29 Winter Fragrances That Exude Main Character Energy

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