Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2023 i ELLE

When Megan Thee Stallion first came on the hip-hop scene, her blend of female empowerment and un-apologetic sexuality earned her an instant fan base of self-proclaimed “Hotties.” Her music was a potent cocktail of joy and self-love, and everyone wanted a sip, including fellow superstars (and eventual collaborators) Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, and Cardi B. But in 2020, Megan experienced something horrific: She was shot by someone she considered to be a friend. Megan has not spoken about the incident often, but now she’s ready to share her story in depth. “I don’t want to call myself a victim,” Megan writes in her cover story on page 72. “As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor, because I have truly survived the unimaginable.” She…

Green has a contradictory set of cultural underpinnings,” says Kassia St. Clair, a cultural historian and the author of The Secret Lives of Colour. “Green and nature have gone hand in hand for millennia. It is the green parts [of our world] that our species has long depended on. But green has other, less positive connotations, too: poison, greed, naïveté.” No wonder the color has proven such fertile ground for designers lately. Some have looked to its verdant side—with an emerald-hued box adorned in marquetry; a flash of fluorite in a scarab pendant; the stromanthe-like swirls of an acetate comb; and the atmospheric effects of light itself, captured in a balconette bra. Other variations on the hue feel decidedly futuristic, like Khaite’s prefall 2023 lookbook, bathed in an anxious…

In the darkest days of his career, Roland Mouret got a very welcome call. Han Chong, the owner of the brand Self-Portrait, was on the line. It was November 2021, and Mouret’s two-decade-old brand had just declared bankruptcy. Chong had an idea. But first, an important question. “The first thing he asked was, How was my mental health? He imagined I was going through a massive situation,” Mouret recalls. “The second was, ‘Would you be interested in sitting down and talking about the future with us?’ ” Mouret knew that the opportunity was a good one—with Self-Portrait, Chong had created a wildly popular brand, and what he was proposing would allow Mouret to remain as the creative director of his own label. The decision to pair with Chong under the…

There was snow all around her, and white caps topping the mountain peaks in the distance. The woman ascended to the top of a stone tower and looked out over the virtual world of QuiVr, a headset-based archery game. The game was vivid, enchanting. “Never had I experienced virtual reality that felt so real,” she wrote later, under the pseudonym Jordan Belamire. “I was smitten. I never wanted to leave this world.” From her perch atop the tower, she drew closer to the edge. “I took a single step off the ledge and…nothing happened. I didn’t fall, and I was walking on air. I was a god.” Soon, Belamire switched to a multiplayer version of the game. In QuiVr, player avatars at the time appeared as disembodied helmets, above floating…

I don’t want to call myself a victim. As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor, because I have truly survived the unimaginable. Not only did I survive being shot by someone I trusted and considered a close friend, but I overcame the public humiliation of having my name and reputation dragged through the mud by that individual for the entire world to see. For years, my attacker laughed and joked about my trauma. For years, my attacker peddled false narratives about what happened on the night of July 12, 2020. For years, my attacker tried to leverage social media to take away my power. Imagine how it feels to be called a liar every day? Especially from a person who was once part…

“An emerald worthy of envy is one that strikes just the right balance of color and brilliance. Daring and bold, an emerald reflects the vibrance of a Gemini, while its richness is perfectly paired with a Taurus’s penchant for luxury.”—Olivier Reza, designer, Reza TAURUS APR 20–MAY 20 On the 16th, abundant Jupiter blasts into your sign for the first time since 2012. You’re a magnet for opportunity during this yearlong cycle, which heralds increased vitality, optimism, and self-confidence. GEMINI MAY 21–JUNE 21 Ready to power down and recharge? On the 16th, Jupiter tucks into your twelfth house of cocooning, closure, and healing. Give your social butterfly wings some rest. Tie up loose ends, pursue a spiritual goal, or get serious about your craft. When Jupiter enters Gemini on May 25,…

1 The BAG Two great brands are even better than one: The hotly awaited Fendi by Marc Jacobs baguette offers a new take on the classic style. Handbag, Fendi by Marc Jacobs, fendi.com. 2 The BRACELET Louis Vuitton’s high jewelry Tumbler bracelet (inspired by the luggage lock of the same name) comes with precious cargo—in the form of exquisite stones. Bravery High Jewelry Tumbler bracelet, Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com. 3 The SHOE This candy-colored patent Buckle sandal from Roger Vivier is just the thing for living out your mod fashion fantasies. Sandal, Roger Vivier, $995, rogervivier.com.…

Here’s a fashion riddle: Name a brand that’s just as desirable to a Gen Z fashion lover as it is to a septuagenarian retiree. Pleats Please Issey Miyake, celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, has become exactly that—a line of amorphous, finely pleated, colorful garments that offer intergenerational appeal to creative types, young and old alike. The story behind the brand’s instantly recognizable pleats began back in the late ’80s. Miyake found what seemed to be a simple folded scarf in the atelier. In fact, it was an experiment: The studio’s longtime textile director, Makiko Minagawa, seeking new materials, had heat-pleated the cloth. Its intricate, three-dimensional texture captivated Miyake and led to four years of research, culminating in the brand’s signature technique: Polyester fabric is cut and sewn at three…

Nearly 215 miles from the Grand Prix bakers of Paris making their award-winning baguettes, there is a 3,000-degree kiln in Limoges, France, cooking Dior Beauty’s latest creation: the first-ever haute couture lipstick. Blame the “haute” dental cleaning I once had, but I’m naturally skeptical of yet another “haute” item. But then I swivel up the lipstick (so smooth!), see the bullet (how does it look like velvet ribbon?), and feel the weightiness in my hand of Rouge Premier ($400; dior.com). This is the kind of piece they’ll display in a museum one day. The case gleams in my hand like it’s already under Metropolitan Museum lighting, and is made of a porcelain-like ceramic—an unconventional choice for a lipstick vessel. Porcelain is often associated with perfection and delicacy (in skin, dolls,…

First, I have a confession. I’ve never been a horse girl, and no amount of riding has convinced me otherwise. That is, until I meet the Palma siblings, who run Estancia Los Chulengos, a historic ranch two hours southwest of Mendoza, Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes. Sisters Ana and Manuela Palma are the image of gaucho chic, handling their horses with enviable confidence. With their tailored riding pants tucked into worn, handmade leather boots, and their perfectly crisp white linen shirts, they look like a Ralph Lauren ad come to life. If riding Pisco, the stubborn old gelding I was paired with, would give me even an ounce of their style, I was prepared to gallop over the mountains and into the setting sun. History runs deep here—the…

THIS MONTH The latest fashion and beauty news, handpicked by ELLE editors. ACCESSORIES Cool green is the new must-have hue. ELLESHOP Two throwback patterns find their way back into the limelight. 1. UP FIRST AS WE DIVE INTO THE BEST OF MAY: Is there anyone more synonymous with tweed than Coco Chanel? The designer found herself enamored of the aristocratic tweed jackets worn by her lover, the Duke of Westminster—to the point of discreetly borrowing them. Patrice Leguéreau, director of the house’s Fine Jewelry Creation Studio, began drawing from the motif for Chanel High Jewelry in 2020, with an eye to re-creating the nubby material’s texture. The centerpiece of the collection, to be unveiled in June, is the Tweed Couture necklace, crafted from a mix of platinum, rose gold, pink…

Wear It With Styling Tip Ground polka dots with neutral accessories, such as a solid-leather bag or classic gold jewelry in circular shapes that still play to the theme.…

DERMATOLOGISTS IN THE U.S. are salivating. “Profhilo is the skin technology I am most excited about for 2023,” says Daniel Belkin, MD, of New York City (also known as Martha Stewart’s dermatologist). Since last spring, some of his well-traveled patients have been asking about the new injectable, widely available in Europe since 2016. Lord Gavin, celebrity facialist for Augustinus Bader, has urged his clients to travel to London to get it. Bird bakery CEO Elizabeth Chambers, who is partly based in the Cayman Islands, told New York magazine she swears by it. “It’s such a simple, low-tech item; we don’t have anything quite like it in the U.S.,” Belkin says. The bad news: It’s not available in America yet. Profhilo is part of a new category of injectables known as…

Stay HOME HOTEL A tranquil oasis located in the Palermo Hollywood neighborhood, Home delights guests with its boutique charm, lush gardens, and sunny pool. Eat OLI CAFE This bustling Palermo Hollywood spot is run by next-level pastry maven Olivia Saal. ANAFE Chef and co-owner Mica Najmanovich is helping to set new standards for the city’s dining scene. Her iconic paté con financier is playful and rich—and cannot be missed. PAIN ET VIN Featuring Argentina’s most interesting wines and delicious small plates, this cozy wine bar, run by head sommelier Eleonora Jezzi and her Israeli chef husband, is an ideal spot to explore new labels and varietals under expert guidance. Shop CASA OZ Buenos Aires has a wealth of talented artisans and creators, and Casa Oz curates a delightful selection of handcrafted…

COVER MEGAN THEE STALLION Caged trench coat, boots, Alaïa, maison-alaia.com. Custom top, skirt, gloves, Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.it. Ring, Cartier, $12,300, cartier.com. INSIDE COVER Ferragamo, ferragamo.com. Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com. Stuart Weitzman, stuartweitzman.com. NINA’S EDIT PAGE 8: Birkin picnic bag, Hermès, $24,400, hermes.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 18: Carolina Herrera, carolinaherrera.com. Van Cleef & Arpels, 877-VAN-CLEEF. Michael Kors Collection, michaelkors.com. TRENDING PAGES 34–38: Dress, Valentino, $11,500, modaoperandi.com. Handbag, Chanel, $5,300, select Chanel boutiques nationwide. BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED PAGES 56–63: Meruert Tolegen, meruert-tolegen.com. Issey Miyake, isseymiyake.com. Mateo, mateonewyork.com. Marine Serre, marineserre.com. Another Tomorrow, anothertomorrow.co. Earrings, Tiffany & Co., $15,900, tiffany.com. Necklace, Cartier, $12,100, cartier.com. “NOBODY CAN TAKE YOUR POWER” PAGES 72–81: Alaïa, maison-alaia.com. Michael Kors Collection, michaelkors.com. Cartier, cartier.com. Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.it. Ring, Cartier, $12,300, cartier.com. Ferragamo, ferragamo.com. Tiffany &…