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...

Living Out Loud Photo: Emil Costrut Big bows, heart-shaped keyholes, and lots and lots of ruffles are a few of the hallmarks of Romanian designer Patricia Luiza Blaj and her ultra-femme line Loud Bodies. When the former influencer couldn’t find clothes she liked in her size, she decided to make them, which is why her romantic pieces ($60 to $355, loudbodies.com) come in sizes XXS to 10XL. –lisa butterworth   Magic Wand Photo: athrbeauty.com We first shouted out sustainable, vegan beauty brand ĀTHR when they launched in early 2020, and they’ve...

In their mission to create ‘unique soles for unique souls’— footwear designer John Fluevog, has created a new and freshly daring shoe and accessory collection, that takes inspiration from the life and virtuosity of legendary Rock God, Jimi Hendrix. This collection is not only a vibrant, and truly electric celebration of all the art and sole of rock and roll, but one that inspires with a look as fierce and bold as Hendrix himself.  John Fluevog’s shoes have been named one of the world’s most innovative...

When it comes to comfort— there is no accessory more comfortable than a pair of slippers. A fuzzy, and totally cozy alternative to those 'real shoes,’ that also pairs great with your current 3-day-a-week sweatpants routine. And with these cold winter days, slippers definitely become a necessity for a complete comfort fit. So whether you are working from home, or your partner complains too much about your cold feet (me), there is a whole world of fuzzy and fleecy slippers for you to obsess over.   Wild Thing Sure,...

  Fashion’s hottest 2022 trends are strutting in, and they are revolutionizing the modern wardrobe. More than a fleeting style rush, these trends not only look good — they do good. Sustainable fashion is the movement for environmental integrity within the fashion footprint. It is the progressive, yet stylish protection of our planet that addresses and reacts to issues such as CO2 emissions, pollution, and overproduction. Fast fashion has a major impact on the environment. It is responsible for about one-third of all microplastics found in the ocean,...

Keep it cute and comfy this winter with one of these floral, feminine, and highly-chic winter coats and jackets.  RICK OWENS COAT; GOYA SANDALS; KULE HAT, SWEATER, AND SOCKS.   MELITTA BAUMEISTER JACKET AND SKIRT; ZANKOV SWEATER; RAINBOW UNICORN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE EARRINGS.   ISABEL MARANT ETOILE COAT; HEAVEN BY MARC JACOBS SHIRT AND PANTS; KULE SOCKS; GOYA SANDALS.   BALENCIAGA COAT; STINE GOYA VEST; NORMA KAMALI TURTLENECK; RAINBOW UNICORN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE EARRINGS.   BALENCIAGA PUFFER JACKET; ZANKOV SWEATER; TIGHTS: STYLIST’S OWN.   STINE GOYA COAT; ZANKOV SWEATER AND CARDIGAN; ACNE HAT; FALKE TIGHTS; TIBI SHOES.   APPARIS COAT;...

Wednesday night’s Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Fashion Awards pulled out all the stops as Hollywood’s starlets stepped out in jaw-dropping ensembles. Dubbed the “Oscars of Fashion,” this year’s event honored Zendaya as the youngest recipient of the CFDA Fashion Icon award. The affair was hosted by A-list actress Emily Blunt and CFDA chairman and luxury designer Tom Ford. This year’s awards saw a shift towards inclusivity by recognizing BIPOC designers. Some of the recipients included Edvin Thompson for American Emerging Designer of...

  Fall isn’t just a season; it’s a lifestyle. We’re looking for more ways to incorporate pumpkin spice and plaid into every and all aspects of our day-to-day lives before the Christmas season hits. Here are 12 super cute nail ideas to sport at your Thanksgiving gathering! 1. Fall Tones         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Mirna M. Thabet (@nails.art.bymirna) If you’re like me and don’t have the steadiest hand for detailed nail art, you can never go wrong with a classic coat of paint. The best...

With Halloween a little over one week away, we’re all under the wire to finalize our costumes. Looking to spice up your costume or just experiment with some face paint? Here are 13 Halloween makeup looks that anyone from novices to bonafide makeup-lovers can achieve with a bit of guidance, a little eyeliner, and a whole lot of patience! From newbies to makeup artists in the making, Halloween is the time to unleash your creative side and play around with some terrifyingly fabulous makeup looks.   1....