The Who What Wear Podcast

Henrietta Rix is the co-founder of the womenswear brand Rixo. Founded in 2015, it has quickly become a favorite for its gorgeous prints, timeless silhouettes, high-quality silk, and non-designer price tags. But beyond the brand’s stunning dresses, Rix and Co-Founder Orlagh McCloskey have worked to develop Rixo as a company with a unique perspective on fashion and vintage. To that end, they’ve opened up a flagship store on King’s Road in London that contains a coffee shop, bar, bridal boutique, tailoring bar, and rental collection. To align with the brand’s aim to produce “future vintage” pieces, it also tracks several sustainability goals to lower its impact on the environment. Henrietta is here to discuss the origins of Rixo’s signature prints and what it takes to grow a brand without outside investment. Plus, hear what her favorite pieces for summer are.

The Who What Wear editors have been hard at work for months, testing hundreds of beauty products and tools so that you don't have to! This week, Beauty Director Erin Jahns is back on the pod to share the team's findings across the hair, skin, makeup, body, tool, nail, and fragrance categories. From trusty standbys you can find at the drugstore to trendy newcomers that actually live up to the hype, there's something on this list for everyone. The Who What Wear Beauty 100 edit is now live, so make sure you also check out the full list of our 100 favorite products at the link below. https://www.whowhatwear.com/beauty/who-what-wear-100-beauty-awards-2024

Surprise! We’re launching a new podcast with Marie Claire called Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike in exactly one week! In honor of the upcoming launch, we’re revisiting an episode from Nikki’s early days as Editor in Chief of Marie Claire. Listen to the trailer and subscribe to Nice Talk at the link below (or wherever you get your podcasts). See you in the Nice Talk feed on May 30th! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-talk-with-nikki-ogunnaike/id1747045069 [This episode originally aired on October 25th, 2023.] This week, Hillary hands the mic to Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings for a special episode welcoming Nikki Ogunnaike to her new position as editor in chief at Marie Claire, Who What Wear’s sister brand! Nikki has big plans for the iconic publication, which she hopes to make feel like "a group chat of your most ambitious friends." The two EICs discuss growing up with Marie Claire, high-impact, low-lift personal style, and the accuracy of the Miranda Priestly depiction of an editor in chief.

Between writing her New York Times best-selling memoir Down the Drain, dropping a single and accompanying music video with the same title, and hosting and producing a brand-new reality competition show on E! called OMG Fashun, Julia Fox continues to creatively one-up herself. Since her breakout role in Uncut Gems in 2019, Fox has continued to make headlines for her undeniably creative fashion choices—many of which are products of her taking a pair of scissors to the random materials she finds in her apartment. Now, she's bringing that same mentality to OMG Fashun, where she challenges designers to create sustainable high-fashion looks by upcycling unconventional materials. She's here to discuss working with her co-host Law Roach, why she champions up-and-coming designers, and how having her son freed her to dress only for herself.

Clayton Hawkins played with wigs instead of toys as a child, and by the time he was in high school, he had a lucrative side hustle doing prom hair for his classmates. Today, Hawkins is known for his work with clients such as Olivia Rodrigo, Jenna Ortega, and Ali Wong, in addition to his hilarious and educational #HairTok presence. This week, Hawkins explains the techniques he used to give Rodrigo her flawless Guts tour waves, how bang pieces actually work, and which Hailey Bieber look he treated with the attention to detail he can only imagine was matched by the historical researchers behind Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

It’s our favorite time of the year! On Monday, right after the Met Gala red carpet arrivals drew to a close, Hillary sat down with Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings and Shopping Director Bobby Schuessler for a full download of the evening. On top of tracing the origins of the best archival and referential looks of the night, the group discusses the most successful interpretations of the Garden of Time dress code, the top beauty looks, and the prevailing trends. This episode is brought to you by eBay.

Dani Michelle is a powerhouse stylist who dresses some of the most highly photographed women in the world. If you're even remotely online, you know the influence that her clients—such as Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Elsa Hosk—wield over the fashion space. On top of her styling work, Michelle recently launched a chic, stackable jewelry line called Méga, and she was just named creative director of L.A.-based denim brand Joe's Jeans. In this episode, Michelle discusses what it's like to put her work on a global stage daily and how jewelry designing and creative directing have become gratifying additions to her career. Plus, she shares which accessories are making a comeback for spring.

Mandy Lee, or @oldloserinbrooklyn, has made a name for herself creating thoughtful, well-researched fashion content online. Since starting her TikTok during the pandemic, Lee has amassed over half a million followers and become an authority in the world of trend forecasting. Lee started the viral #75HardStyleChallenge and hosts an annual Met Gala watch party on TikTok that is not to be missed. Last year, she predicted that Doja Cat would dress as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette, and over 70 million of her viewers watched as her prediction came true. This week, Lee joins us to chat about the impact of her style challenge—and she’s even sharing her coveted Met Gala predictions for this year!

Stylist Jamie Mizrahi may not look to trends for inspiration, but she's certainly been known to help set a few of them. For instance, her client Jennifer Lawrence has made fashion headlines countless times since they partnered up, and we've watched the influence of J.Law's elevated yet effortless street style ripple through the community in the recent surge of simple, polished basics. Whether she's advising Jeremy Allen White on which button to unbutton or creating a new custom black gown for Adele's Vegas residency every single weekend, Mizrahi's through line is always to give her clients a lived-in look that emphasizes their unique sense of style. This week, Mizrahi shares why she generally ignores fashion industry standards and encourages clients to rewear pieces, dig into the past seasons' archives, and dress in a way that feels authentic.

In a world where shopping integrations and #sponsored posts dominate our social feeds, it can often feel like the rapid onslaught of trends and aesthetics is homogenizing personal style and killing creativity. Who What Wear assistant shopping editor Ana Escalante recently dug into the topic of style fatigue (check out the full story here!), and today, she joins Editor in Chief Kat Collings to discuss the big, bad algorithm and how it's impacting personal style. Escalante tapped a couple of fashion insiders to get their takes, so you'll also hear clips of her conversations with style curator and writer Heather Hurst (@pigmamiii) and Saks Fifth Avenue fashion coordinator and writer Jalil Johnson (@jalil_johnson_).

Sydney Sweeney returns as Who What Wear's first repeat cover star! Make sure to check out her experimental, surrealist cover story here—you've likely never seen her quite like this. This week, senior editor Eliza Huber sits down with Sweeney to talk about all of her recent projects, from launching her own production company to filming rom-com Anyone But You, action film Madame Web, and horror flick Immaculate. There's a lot to cover. Sweeney also discusses how producing has transformed her career, how she navigates the many impacts of fame, and why she keeps her private life private.

With fashion month behind them, Editor in Chief Kat Collings and Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols are here to give their 2024 spring/summer trend report. The ladies have identified the leading styles from both on and off the runway, and this spring, you can expect to see casual layering, Western-inspired details, and tons of denim. We'll also be shifting away from frilly bows and Barbie pink and moving toward a more modern, mature way of dressing. In addition to taking a closer look at how these trends have emerged, Kat and Kristen turned to our friends at Levi’s to help tap into each of these looks. They’re sharing their favorite Levi's picks for each aesthetic, easy outfit formulas, and helpful styling tips to ease you into spring fashion.

After making history as the first size-14 model featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2016, supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham has used her star power to repeatedly confront and redefine the fashion industry’s archaic beauty standards. Graham has actively pushed brands to take a chance on her—learning the business of fashion, developing her own lines, and becoming an investor along the way. Today, Ashley’s sharing how her own entrepreneurial journey led her to her latest role as co-host and executive producer of Roku’s Side Hustlers, where she and Good American Founder Emma Grede mentor and invest in female entrepreneurs looking to turn their side hustles into full-time gigs. You can watch the full first season of Side Hustlers for free at roku.com! This episode was brought to you by eBay.

And just like that, an eventful 2024 award season has come to a close. Today, we’re joined by super stylist Petra Flannery, whose roster of clients includes Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, Reese Witherspoon, Claire Danes, and Emilia Clarke. Flannery is here to dish about the Oscars and give us the behind-the-scenes details on Emma Stone’s greatest red carpet looks, from the pale-yellow slip dress at the Poor Things premiere to the stunning mint-colored peplum dress she wore while accepting her second Oscar for Best Actress. And yes, we’re talking about that pesky zipper. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

With the Oscars only days away, celebrity hairstylist and Roz founder Mara Roszak is dropping all the details behind creating her gorgeous red carpet looks. Her client list includes stars like Olivia Wilde, Juno Temple, and Zoe Saldaña, but it's been an especially busy award season for her longtime client Emma Stone on the heels of her Oscar-nominated film Poor Things. Roszak is not only sharing the inspiration for Stone's hair looks this season, but she's also giving the full breakdown of how you can re-create her sleek Golden Globes lob and romantic BAFTA braid at home. Plus, if you've ever wondered how to achieve the elusive "wet look"—as seen on Roszak's clients Kristen Wiig and Natalie Portman—look no further. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

Zac Posen is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer whose designs have been worn by Natalie Portman, Oprah Winfrey, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Rihanna, among many others. Posen is known for his fine craftsmanship and glamorous gowns, and powerful women have historically sought him out to dress them for significant moments in their lives. Because of this, it only made sense that Ryan Murphy and Gus Van Sant called upon Posen while developing FX's Feud: Capote vs. the Swans to craft costumes for the reimagining of a real-life event: Truman Capote's 1966 Black and White Ball. He's giving us all the details about how he walked the line between historical accuracy and his signature stylistic flair to create showstopping looks for all of Feud's leading ladies. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

New York Fashion Week just wrapped, and Editor in Chief Kat Collings and fashion editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman are here to give you the inside scoop on what the fall-winter 2024 collections had to offer. Tune in to hear which emerging designers to have on your radar, who's giving a sultry update to workwear, which types of interesting necklines we can expect to see everywhere this fall, and what it was like breathing the same air as Beyoncé at the Luar show. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

Amy Smilovic founded the women's luxury brand Tibi in 1997, and over the years, she's honed her distinctive brand identity and coined a phrase for her design philosophy: creative pragmatism. If you're a creative pragmatist like Smilovic, you find your style rooted in creative expression and utility, and you feel at home in an aesthetic that is at once chill, modern, and classic. Written from the point of view that style can indeed be learned, her book The Creative Pragmatist details all of her guiding principles, from how to style colors and prints in a way that feels modern to how to pick basics that aren't, well, basic. Smilovic has developed a highly analytical approach to making outfits look effortless, and she's breaking down her greatest and most useful style tips for us this week. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

Twenty years ago, Paige Adams-Geller saw the need for a female voice in the male-dominated American denim industry—someone who deeply understood the female form and could help other women find their perfect fit. As a successful fit model for the top premium denim companies of the time, she knew she was the woman for the job, and Paige was born. Today, Hillary sits down with the founder to talk about the brand's history and many expansions into menswear, outerwear, shoes, accessories, and beyond. They also dive into why denim sizing is such a tricky science, what goes into developing new fabrics, and which Paige jeans are so comfortable you could sleep in them three nights in a row, something Adams-Geller tested herself.

This week, Editor in Chief Kat Collings chats with Wes Gordon, the creative director behind the legendary womenswear brand Carolina Herrera. Before taking the reins at the glamorous New York heritage brand in 2018, Gordon ran his own successful namesake line for eight years, establishing himself as a visionary with staying power. Today, he's sharing how graduating into a recession gave him the hard skills he'd need to one day run Carolina Herrera, why we should disregard the archaic fashion rules around how to wear color, and what kind of storytelling to expect from his upcoming fall/winter 2024 collection as New York Fashion Week approaches.

From Ayo Edebiri’s custom 3D-molded Louis Vuitton gown at the Emmys to Greta Lee’s Loewe menswear moment at the Critics Choice Awards, our favorite celebs continue to stun this award season. This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Erin Fitzpatrick, our associate director of fashion news and resident award show expert, who often serves as our eyes and ears live from the red carpets. They’re deep-diving on the style standouts we’ve seen thus far, predicting what fashion choices we can expect on upcoming carpets, and discussing why the most interesting looks sometimes show up at the smaller, less buzzy ceremonies. This episode was brought to you by eBay.

Sisters Wendi Ferreira and Nicole DeJulio teamed up as a styling duo in 2005 and have since raised the bar astronomically for men's fashion across Hollywood. While they've become experts in classic suiting and have often debated over as little as an eighth of an inch of material on Tom Cruise's pant legs, they've also helped clients hone and experiment with personal style beyond the gray, black, and navy suits that used to dominate red carpets. With Ferreira and DeJulio's styling expertise, clients like Jacob Elordi, Seth Rogen, and Chris Pine have leaned into their unique tastes and proven that men can—and should—have fun getting dressed too.

Celebrity stylist Molly Dickson may be a sporty tomboy at heart, but she’s lauded as the ultimate girls’ girl on the Hollywood styling scene. After assisting Leslie Fremar for seven years, Dickson began her independent styling career, working with Scarlett Johansson and dressing Katherine Langford right as Langford’s Netflix hit 13 Reasons Why took off. She’s also responsible for Sadie Sink’s glorious style evolution from teen to adult, Kelsea Ballerini’s magical mid-performance dress change at the 2023 VMAs, and, of course, Sydney Sweeney’s iconic Miu Miu micro-miniskirt moment at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Today, she’s giving us the behind-the-scenes stories about all of these looks and many more.

Welcome back! For the first episode of 2024, Editor in Chief Kat Collings and Beauty Director Erin Jahns are here to walk you through refreshing your beauty routine for the new year. While you’re creating your annual goals, why not also start setting healthy habits like tossing your expired makeup or giving your nails a much-needed break from heavy manicures? Erin’s also sharing how to find a skincare specialist that’s right for you, which ingredients and treatments are sure to dominate this year, what hairstyles we can expect to see in 2024, and why she’ll use makeup wipes until her dying day.

Will Kahn is a stylist, editor, and overall jewelry expert whose résumé includes roles such as accessories director at Town & Country magazine and jewelry director at Moda Operandi. But of all his projects and accolades, our favorite is his Instagram account, @willsnotebook. What began with one post documenting Kahn's editorial process—namely, photographing pieces of fine jewelry placed on top of his personal notebook, surrounded by his notes—became a unique, approachable avenue of discovery for people who were curious about jewelry. In this episode, he shares how Lauren Conrad influenced his career path, why you should be shopping vintage jewelry, and what jewelry trends to expect in 2024.

Jasmin Larian Hekmat is the founder, designer, and CEO of fashion-girl favorite brand Cult Gaia. Hekmat started Cult Gaia as an accessories line, creating stunning pieces that doubled as objets d’art like the iconic Ark Bag. Eventually, she realized that in order to style the pieces the way she envisioned, she’d need to start designing clothes to go with them, thus the ready-to-wear and lifestyle brand was born. Hekmat's commitment to producing meaningful, artistic pieces has never wavered. Today, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with the designer to talk about Cult Gaia’s Resort 2024 collection, which was recently shown at the brand’s first official fashion show in Los Angeles.

This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings, editor Eliza Huber, and associate editor Yusra Siddiqui are here to walk you through the second annual Low-Cost, High-Joy Gift Guide. After spending weeks curating a list of 53 unique, delightful items that won't break the bank this holiday season, our editors have unlocked the golden rules of gifting in 2023: 1) Socks are actually a great gift when they're from Sandy Liang. 2) When in doubt, gift something that was made in France. 3) If you're not pausing The Real Housewives of New York City during scenes in Jenna Lyons's home, you're missing out on crucial gifting inspiration.

This week, Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns is back just in time to prepare us for December’s many celebratory events. The holiday season is the perfect time to experiment with new beauty looks, and whether you’re a beauty pro looking to re-create the year’s biggest runway trends or a makeup novice trying to elevate your look in one simple step, Erin’s got you covered. Plus, she’s recommending which brands to shop for the most festive products and sharing tips for ensuring your makeup lasts all night long.

Laura Brown is a journalist, a former editor in chief of InStyle, the founder of LB Media, and the BFF everyone wishes they had. After losing her EIC position due to InStyle’s print shutdown in 2022, Brown was suddenly free to do whatever she wanted—namely bridging the gap between her fashion world and various community-building programs. Among her other initiatives to “meddle for good,” Brown recently became chair of (RED)’s Creative Council, where she rallies her friends in fashion and Hollywood to join the fight against AIDS. Plus, she launched a collaboration with the dreamy French brand Sézane unofficially called French Enough, an ode to the French-girl aesthetic with a hint of LB’s trademark mischief.

This week, Hillary sat down with Kristen Nichols, Who What Wear's associate director of special projects. Kristen put together this year's Luxury Report, which details the brands and celebrities influencing designer shopping, the most coveted high-end items of 2023, and, of course, the ins and outs of the quiet-luxury trend. Plus, Kristen shares how to source sold-out items like the Alaïa fishnet flats, and Hillary explains her theory on why all fashion leads back to the Olsen twins.

Mara Hoffman began her eponymous brand in 2000 by designing and selling one-of-a-kind, handmade garments out of her New York apartment. Twenty-three years later, she's still known for making gorgeous statement pieces with bold colors and prints, but she continues to evolve her approach toward sustainable design and manufacturing. Hoffman recently partnered with textile-to-textile recycling company Circ to release a groundbreaking dress made from 50% recycled textile waste, and she is this year's CFDA Environmental Sustainability Award honoree. This week, Editor in Chief Kat Collings sat down with Hoffman to discuss designing from a place of honesty, the "change or die" mentality, and where they hope fashion is headed.

Stacey Battat is a costume designer and longtime collaborator of director Sofia Coppola, known for her work on films like The Bling Ring and The Beguiled. But most recently, Battat took on the huge undertaking of crafting the looks for A24’s newly released biographical drama, Priscilla. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me, Coppola’s Priscilla, which stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, depicts the couple's epic yet tumultuous relationship, this time from Priscilla’s perspective. From the late ’50s to the early ’70s, Battat had a ton of ground—and fashion eras—to cover when it came to costume design. She’s here to talk about how wardrobe choices impact character development, what type of research is involved in telling true stories, and why having a solid team is of the utmost importance.

This week, Hillary hands the mic to Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings for a special episode welcoming Nikki Ogunnaike to her new position as editor in chief at Marie Claire, Who What Wear’s sister brand! Nikki has big plans for the iconic publication, which she hopes to make feel like "a group chat of your most ambitious friends." The two EICs discuss growing up with Marie Claire, high-impact, low-lift personal style, and the accuracy of the Miranda Priestly depiction of an editor in chief.

Ziwe is a comedian and writer perhaps best known for her provocative Instagram Live and Youtube interview series, Baited, or her Showtime variety sketch show, Ziwe. Both shows highlighted her talent for getting to the heart of the most divisive American issues, while still managing to produce hilarity. Today, she’s here to discuss her most personal project yet: Black Friend: Essays. Ziwe talks about how her comedy background helped lay the foundation for the book’s content and structure, the reason the essays are heavily footnoted, and why becoming a good artist means being very bad at your craft for a long time. SPANX TERMS & CONDITIONS Offer valid only toward SPANX brand styles on http://www.spanx.com . Promotion code must be applied at checkout to redeem discount. Offer expires December 31st, 2023 at 11:59PM ET. Offer not valid at other retail outlets. No adjustments on previous purchases. Offer is void where taxed, restricted or prohibited by law. Offer is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and subject to change without notice. Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Purchase limits per household may apply. This offer is made by Spanx, Inc.

Mario Dedivanovic is a beauty tastemaker of the highest order. His makeup career began over 20 years ago when he first stepped foot into a Sephora. Since then, he’s created viral looks for celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and shared his knowledge and methods with thousands of makeup artists in live MasterClasses. Finally, in 2020, he created his namesake brand, Makeup by Mario. This week, he’s talking through entering his soft era, developing products with intention, and how you should actually be applying your concealer.

Marisa Meltzer has been a journalistic staple in fashion and beauty for over a decade, writing for publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. She’s also written four books—This Is Big, How Sassy Changed My Life, Girl Power, and Glossy, which is the latest to hit newsstands. Glossy is an intimate profile of Emily Weiss and the beauty company she founded that seemed to define an entire era, Glossier. Meltzer is here to give us the inside story on the inside story. Buy the book here: https://www.marisameltzer.com/books

Jenna Lyons has been a household name in fashion since her 27-year tenure at J.Crew, and while she’s still as busy as ever, she’s found new freedom since stepping out on her own. She’s here to talk about what’s new with LoveSeen, how she’s expanded her interior design offerings with The Expert, and, of course, all things RHONY reboot. Lyons gets candid about how and why she really said yes to Bravo and which Real Housewife she’d love to style most.

This week, Hillary passes the mic to Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings and fashion editor Eliza Huber for a special New York Fashion Week recap. They’re breaking down everything they witnessed, from what’s happening in street style to the buzziest runway trends of the season—including one controversial pant style you thought was gone forever: capris.

This week, Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen is taking us behind the scenes of how she styled our September cover shoot with Kaia Gerber. She’s walking us through the months-long process of putting together a shoot and sharing details on everything from how she and the team landed on the cheeky back-to-school theme to the last-minute outfit adjustments that took a look to the next level.

Now known for her identifiable aesthetic—a colorful blend of French and L.A. influence—Clare Vivier began her handbag and accessories brand, Clare V., by hand-sewing laptop bags out of her home in 2008. Today, we’re reflecting on 15 years of the beloved brand and celebrating Clare’s upcoming book, La Vie de Clare V.: Paris Chic/L.A. Cool, which launches on September 12. Preorder now: https://www.clarev.com/pages/la-vie-de-clare-v

She’s back! Earlier this year, wardrobe stylist Allison Bornstein joined us to chat through her internet-famous styling and closet organization tips. Now she’s here to share how she transformed those viral hacks (and much more) into her thoughtful, optimistic, confidence-boosting guide to personal style, Wear It Well: Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed. Preorder now: https://www.allisonbornstein.com/wear-it-well

If you're a fan of Net-a-Porter's carefully curated collections, you can thank the trend research, buying expertise, and great taste of Market Director Libby Page. In this episode, Libby joins Hillary to talk about all things denim. She's sharing the season's biggest denim trends as well as her take on the timeless denim staples that will never go out of style. Plus, she's dropping her shopping tips and favorite denim brands to buy.

Jake Arnold is a celebrated AD100 interior designer known for his work with clients such as John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Katy Perry, and Zendaya. His design philosophy—centering livability and comfort rather than striving for a specific aesthetic—is the throughline in all of his work, from running his Los Angeles studio to authoring his upcoming book, Redefining Comfort. In this episode, he dishes on how he got here without any formal training, plus the cost-friendly ways to make a space feel luxurious.

This week, Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns is teaching us how to protect and nourish ourselves during the sun-filled summer months. Should you switch out your moisturizer for the season? Is it safe to keep using retinol? What if chlorine has already damaged your hair? Erin's here to guide us through the expert-approved practices, products, and treatments that our future selves will thank us for using.

This week, Barbie's lead hair and makeup artist, Ivana Primorac, is taking us through her process for developing the many looks in Greta Gerwig's film. She's speaking about everything from landing on the perfect shades of blonde for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling to how she was able to draw on Mattel's archive for inspiration. Plus, she shares what went into the creation of Weird Barbie.

Daphne Guinness is many things—a fashion icon, a model, a muse, an heiress, a designer—but today, she’s here to discuss a lifelong passion that she began to seriously pursue a decade ago after an already remarkable career: music. Over the past 10 years, Guinness has written and recorded four albums, the latest of which will be released this November. She’s walking us through how she stumbled into writing music almost accidentally, why she’s always chosen to create art independently, and how the joy of learning new things has shaped her life.

This week, Associate Director of Special Projects Kristen Nichols and editor Eliza Huber are walking us through the ultimate wedding mood board: Who What Wear Weddings. They've spoken to experts across the wedding, travel, food, and fashion spaces to find out how brides, bridesmaids, and wedding guests alike are putting unique spins on wedding style. No matter your taste—city hall elopement or destination wedding—there's something here for you.

Candice Swanepoel has worked in the fashion world for 20 years, but she recently made the leap from supermodel to business owner with the launch of her sustainable swim brand, Tropic of C. She’s here to give us the details about her brand launch, how modeling taught her about creative direction, and the swim staples everyone should have in their closet.

Gabrielle Union has been a beloved actress since the '90s, but she's also a social justice activist, a co-founder, a best-selling author, and now an executive producer on projects such as her new BET docuseries My Journey to 50 and her recently released film The Perfect Find. In this episode, editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman sits down with our July cover star to get the scoop on her recent productions. Gabrielle's also talking about redefining success for herself after years in the spotlight and the joy of building community within a tough industry.

This week, fashion editor Anna LaPlaca is bringing us inside Who What Wear's summer travel guide to the Aeolian Islands. She's tapped a variety of experts to find the best hotels, the can't-miss restaurants, and the beaches with the most jaw-dropping views. Plus, she dishes on all the must-pack trends for the summer.