Lizzo, the 33-year-old superstar artist and activist, is reclaiming power for plus-size women by launching her new, all-inclusive shapewear line. “We play by our own rules. We celebrate all bodies” Lizzo states on her brand's Instagram post, and she is not backing down from creating a brand that "celebrates, hugs, and loves every single body.” Named “Yitty,” the brand’s first release features three collections: "Nearly Naked," a line of comfy pieces to accentuate your natural curves; “Mesh Me,” a line of bold silhouettes to smooth,...

New Zealand designer Ange Sloan is 100 percent over ready-to-wear’s lack of inclusivity Ange Sloan, the woman behind Sloan’s size-inclusive and eco-friendly pieces, hasn’t bought a ready-to-wear garment, other than underwear, in two years. The designer, who grew up “falling asleep to the sound of sewing machines” thanks to her mother owning a clothing factory, believes that off-the-rack clothing doesn’t properly fit most bodies. For her, it can also be deeply triggering. “For me, having my eating disorder past, seeing a certain size would either...

Clothing can be anything the wearer wants it to be, from a symbol of personal expression, to a class signifier, to simply the thing that keeps one protected from the elements. It can also play a part in creating social and political change. In the recently published book Dressing the Resistance: The Visual Language of Protest Through History, author, costume designer, and dress historian Camille Benda explores all the ways in which fashion has been used by women as a tool of activism. From Joan...

 LEARN HOW TO GET THE LINDA LINDAS’ LITERAL CAT-EYE LOOK MAKEUP ARTIST VALERIE VONPRISK created this clever eyeliner design for the band the Linda Lindas, which they wore in their “Growing Up” music video. “Because the Linda Lindas love cats so much—they have cats in their songs and cat merch—the video’s director asked me to incorporate some sort of creative cat-inspired look for the eye makeup. Thus, the kitty liner was born!” The band’s new album, also called Growing Up, will be out April 8 on Epitaph Records. -Kerry-Anne...

SHEER SOCKS ARE HERE TO TAKE YOUR OUTFIT TO THE NEXT LEVEL FROM THE BOTTOM UP The perfect pair for when you wanna roll up with fancy feet. Pearls & Jewels Black SheerAnkle Socks, $18, sockcandy.com.   FLOWER WALK WITH ME These embroidered socks will totally put some spring in your step. Embroidery Mesh Socks in Green, $7, witharmor.etsy.com.   SOLE SEEKER Inspired by traditional Icelandic sweaters, this design is absolute geometric perfection. Lopi Sweater Salmon Transparent Sheer Socks, $13.99, yusquare.etsy.com.   LOOKING FRESH AS A DAISY Strap on a pair of Mary Janes over these petal- print socks and start serving...

Indie-Pop artist and melancholy lyricist Mitski just released her newest album Laurel Hell. Mitski is a Japanese-American musician, whose song “Nobody” grew wildly through a Tiktok trend in 2020, has grown more and more popular in her recent hiatus from music. Now she’s back and better than ever. Here, she serves enchanting, luxurious luminescence in BUST's Spring Fashion Feature. Ichi Japan Dress; David Yurman Elements Pendant and Ring.  Manuelle Guibal Dress; David Yurman Angelika Bracelet; Handmade Headpiece: Stylist’s Own.   Alabama Blonde Jacket And Trouser; Re/Done...

  Bewitching Prods  We are suckers for a good-smelling bar soap, and the women at Sea Witch Botanicals deliver—like the absinthe-scented Green Fairy and the patchouli-citrus Hermitage ($14 each, seawitchbotanicals.com). All their goods (which include bath, body, and home products, too) are handmade, cruelty-free, and sustainably packaged, “made with the health of your body and the environment in mind.” –Lisa Butterworth   Cuckoo for Coco  Talent runs in the Fennell family. You probably know writer, actor, and Promising Young Woman director Emerald, but her sister, Coco, makes eye-popping dresses you’ve likely spied on at least...

 I am a notorious nail biter. The only way I can curb craggy tips and cuticles (like, serious Black Swan-level horror) is to keep my fingernails polished. But salon manicures are pricey and time consuming and when I paint my nails at home, I always smudge them. Enter semi-cured gel nails. Instead of going on as a liquid like a regular gel manicure—which turns glossy and impossible to chip under a UV light—semi-cured gels are basically soft nail stickers that need only a minute of...

Costume designer Cristina Spiridakis gives a behind-the-scenes peek at how TV’s looks are created  There’s often a misconception that costume designers swoop onto a TV set with a rack of perfectly picked out clothes for the main actors and then just as swiftly leave. But getting the costumes just right—whether that’s layers of authentic-looking period garb or the perfect flannel and pair of jeans—is a collaborative process that begins weeks before filming, involves excessive amounts of research and shopping, endless fittings, makeshift dressing stations, and countless...

Courtesy of Mariah Wall Every print issue of BUST brings a chat with a new fashionista about their personal style, as part of our Fashion Nation series. In this past Winter 2021/2022 issue, we spoke with Salt Lake City-based author Mackenzi Lee (@themackenzilee).  Alright, tell me about this outfit because I love it.  The main piece is from Maria Queen Maria on Etsy, the shop of independent Bulgarian designer Mina Kaye. I’m obsessed with the return of the ’90s, and by ’90s, I mean 1890s. The necklace is...