Author: Nina Cross
Nina Cross
Nina reports on fashion and beauty trends and the influencers and economics driving them. She's interested in who's building taste and how the industry actually works behind the aesthetic.
Olivia Rodrigo’s current era — from “Drop Dead” to her Target album cover — has reignited the babydoll dress trend, with options ranging from $40 to $400.
Sneakerinas — ballet flat and sneaker hybrids — are dominating fall footwear. Bella Hadid and Lola Tung both reached for VIVAIA’s version independently.
Free People barrel pants topped August purchases among Refinery29 readers, alongside Zara’s Applejuice EDT and viral Comfrt hoodie. Here’s what actually sold.
From Tom Smith’s varsity bob to Dimitris Giannetos’ Gucci bangs, fall’s best haircuts are specific, structured, and anything but generic.
Anthropologie’s 24 Days ($98) and 12 Days ($50) Beauty Advent Calendars are live now, featuring L’Occitane, ILIA, Boy Smells, and art by Nephthus Foster.
Plum is fall’s most interesting fragrance note, offering depth and range that lighter fruits can’t match. From Ellis Brooklyn to Valentino, the launches are already here.
Butter yellow is out, chestnut and chrome are in. Here’s what nail artists are actually posting as fall trends arrive early.
Refinery29 and RAISEFashion are co-hosting The Penthouse Edit on Sept. 11 at The Standard, East Village — a public NYFW showcase pairing emerging designers with buyers, grants, and retail access.
Mars enters Cancer on August 11 and stays through September 27. The transit favors indirect action, fierce loyalty, and gut instinct over direct confrontation.
Havaianas debuted kitten heel flip-flops with big-toe caps at Studio Constance during Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27, and the streets responded the same day.