Shine On WHEN HENRY RUSCHMANN accidentally invented glitter back in 1934, he probably didn’t anticipate the impact it would have on children’s crafts, the makeup industry, LGBTQ culture, and, unfortunately, the environment. Eighty-five years later, we’re only beginning to understand the damage that plastics, especially microplastics like glitter, have on the earth. A 2019 study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that the average American ingests between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles a year. That’s terrifying enough to want to quit plastics forever,...

On Tuesday, Nike announced they will be releasing The Nike Victory Swim Collection-- a line of swimsuits catering to modest women, particularly those in the Muslim community. The line will include a full coverage swimsuit, a swim hijab, swim tunic top, and swim leggings. The material is light and breathable to allow full flexibility and performance for water sports. The line is a huge step forward for the Muslim community, after various cities in France have banned the wearing of burkini swimsuits at public beaches and...

  John Fluevog is not like other designers. Scratch that — he’s unlike most other people on the planet. He’s never conformed to trends, he’s only created them. In his new book Fluevog: 50 Years of Unique Soles for Unique Souls, Fluevog paints an intimate and colorful portrait of his own illustrious career through personal images and designs of his iconic footwear. When it comes to his inspirations for new designs, Fluevog looks to the world around him for guidance. “I take note of what my...

  For this nail shoot, artist Frances Liang and art director and prop stylist Diana Lau used polish from Flora 1761, with accessories, props, and jewelry by Feather & Foxglove. The all-female team found inspiration from Dutch paintings, and the romanticism of getting ready for an evening out and topping it off with the last important details.  The Garden at Midnight was shot by Jessica Bloom and modeled by Mari Nagase and Brittania Bell with floral arrangements by Barbara Mele. More from BUST DIY Your Nails With Real Dried Flowers For Some Botanical...

For those of you who aren’t familiar with this beloved internet muse yet, prepare to be amazed! Kiera Please is a popular cosplayer and musician based in Los Angeles. She is known for channeling all your favorite characters from across the pop-culture universe with her own effortlessly cool style. She’s morphed into Daria, Coraline, Hermione Granger, Mufasa, Cruella de Vil, Beyoncé, and all the leading ladies of Game of Thrones—if you name it, she’s probably done it. If you’re still looking for a last minute...

Our fall fashion editorial features models Alexia Olguin and Jules Mordovets, a ghoulish countryside, and some spooky styles. Dress: Apiece Apart On Jules: Apiece Apart dress. On Alexia: Sea dress; Converse shoes. On Jules: Rachel Antonoff dress; Adidas shoes. On Alexia: Ace & Jig dress; Samantha Pleet blouse. On Jules: Rachel Antonoff dress (top); Sea dress (bottom); Clyde hat; Adidas shoes. On Alexia: Rachel Antonoff dress; Sea blouse; Clyde hat. On Jules: Whit dress; Sea sweater; Queen for Dinner teacup. On Alexia: Georgia by Kelsey Randall dress; Ace & Jig...

  In our Fashion Nation series, we talk to trendsetters, trailblazers, and creatives about their personal style. Candace ReelsActivist & Content CreatorLos Angeles, CA  Tell us about this look. The orange blazer, blue beret, and zebra turtleneck are all from & Other Stories. The jeans are from AGOLDE, and the mules are Vince Camuto. I like to mix stuff that you don’t usually see as going together, just so I know that I’m not gonna go somewhere and have on the same outfit as someone else.  How would you describe...

I Want Candy   TAKE INSPIRATION FROM THIS SEASON’S SWEET TREATS     Handmade clay earrings in lickable lollipop stripes.NIGHT TIME HOLIDAY DECK CHAIR STRIPE EARRING, $60, BANDO.COM   Try cruelty-free cotton candy hair with semi-permanent dye.BLEACH LONDON SUPER COOL COLOUR IN ODD FUCHSIA AND VIOLET SKIES, $8.60 EACH, LOOKFANTASTIC.COM   Striped socks give that licorice look.VALERIE SHEER CREW SOCKS, $30, BIRDBROOKLYN.COM   Go retro with candy corn colors.ORANGE OMBRÉ RIVIERA STRIPE CHUNKY KNIT SWEATER, $435, US.CHINTIANDPARKER.COM   Watermelon lip balm for that classic Jolly Rancher flavor.WATERMELON JELLY PH LIP BALM, $16, WINKYLUX.COM   Subvert the cute candy look and...

During the nineteenth century, blue was considered a versatile color, as suitable for elegant evening gowns and demure day dresses as it was for fashionable bonnets, slippers, and parasols. In shades ranging from the palest cerulean blue to the deepest navy, it adorned women of every age and every station, harmonizing with a wide range of hair colors and complexions. In today’s article, we look at some of the loveliest examples of the color blue in Victorian fashion. *Please note: Deep blues were generally achieved with aniline...

From our Spetember/October issue, you too, can serve opalescent optics with these color-changing goodies.    1. SILVER & WHITE DISCO LONG SLEEVE CROP TOP, $48 2. CLEAR OPAL HOLOGRAPHIC CROP TOP AND CIRCLE SKIRT SETAND CIRCLE SKIRT SET, $110 3. Fluid Fan Fantasy, $29.99 4. SLAYR ATLANTIS BOOTS, $100 5. STAINLESS STEEL ROLLING TRAY WITH STASH JAR, LIGHTER, AND PRE-ROLL CONES, $49.99 6. KADINA RAINBOW SILVERWARE SET, $78.97 for 20-piece stainless steel set 7. IMPALA QUAD SKATE—HOLOGRAPHICIMPALA QUAD SKATE—HOLOGRAPHIC, $99.95     By Callie WattsPhotographed by Gisel Florez   This piece originally appeared in the September/October 2019 print edition of BUST...