A Fashionable Break

Hi friend,

Many thanks to Kendrick Lamar and his bell-bottom jeans for shaking us out of our politics-induced news spirals for at least one night. We also have to mention the custom-made Gloria jacket, of course.

The men assigned to liveblog the halftime show struggled to describe his look. Like at the New York Times, which offered this strange take, “A quick recognition of Lamar’s wan jeans which are slim through the legs and then fan out into bootcuts, a silhouette that really can only be called, well, mom jeans.” “Mom jeans?” Come on now.

Not only did Kendrick show us that guys can wear Y2K-era flares (his were by Celine, but Levi’s has a similar style), he and Serena Williams also gave pop-culture fans beef to chew on while intellectual types could – and likely, are – writing dissertations on the imagery.

Speaking of fashionable distractions, New York Fashion Week just wrapped, and according to critic Rachel Seville Tashjian Wise of the Washington Post, the major look for fall is copycatting the Row. She’s calling these brands The Rowdents which…is brutal. 

“Even when a designer hasn’t spent time in the Olsen spaceship, blatant nods to the Row are all over the place: in the ladylike bags and the covered-up chic on Khaite’s runway, the freaky hats and mesh shoes at Altuzarra, and the sentimental nods to golden-age couturiers like Fortuny and Jeanne Lanvin at Fforme and Prabal Gurung. Creative directors believe that an interesting outfit means you have a rich inner life. Sometimes that’s true, but with all this copying going on, we’re mostly seeing wearable credit card debt.”

We’re not ones to argue with a critic who, as the kids would say, stands on business, but this Khaite look of a massive coat paired with an eye-shielding hat is appealing when you are a tired 40-something. She could be wearing anything under that. That goes for Altuzarra, too. Look: Some of us want body-enveloping outerwear and long, drapey dresses with sleeves. Particularly during this new age of villainy.

For more fashion and shopping inspo, plus a few ideas for what to watch and listen to this week, just keep scrolling.

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we’re using the occasion to browse for all things red, pink, and heart-shaped. There is plenty to choose from, including sexy tops, stunning jewelry, and extremely chic pants. 17 of our favorites, including some adorable cards, are below.

• The prettiest little studs, and they work for sensitive ears. Studs Rose Stud, $14 and 14K CZ Heart Flatback Stud, $96.

• This wool coat is stunning. The Great Trapunto Trench Coat, $417. Size 0 to 3.

• An easy-wearing sweater with a beachy vibe. Gap Cotton Relaxed Sweater, $89.95. Size XXS to XXL.

• Sexy, but still covered up. Rotate Ruched Floral Lace Top, $145. Size 2 to 16.

• This retro, low-profile sneaker is on our wish list. Adidas Originals SL 72 Low-Top Suede Sneakers, $100.

• Perfect over a tee or button down. Cos Mohair Knit Tank, $135. Size XS to L.

• A punky-cute necklace. Marland Backus Silver Entangled Hearts Necklace, $62.

• The ideal fitted vest. Reformation Aspen Linen Top, $148. Size 0 to 24.

• Patent leather makes these much more fun. Boden Penelope Mary Jane, $165.

• A nice little hit of red. Ellie Parker Ceramics Heart Stud Earrings, $18.52.

• This is a brand mainstay, and now they’re making it in this flirty pink shade. Dôen Henri Top, $218. Size XXS to XXL.

• Really cool, and on sale. Joseph Bi-Stretch Toile Tafira Trousers, $395. Size 0 to 12.

• These hand-drawn cards are inspiring us to DIY our own. Edith Zimmerman “demon with a watering can” and “blooming heart” cards, $20 for a set of five.

• Really beautiful. Akua Handmade Heart Pendant, $74.

• Love the shape of this cotton dress. J.Crew Ballet Dress With Chiffon Skirt, $109.50. Size XXS to 3XL.

TO STREAM Questlove is busy these days. First he knocks it out of the park with an SNL music retrospective (watch the trailer if you haven’t, it’s incredible) and now his Sly & The Family Stone documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), is debuting on Hulu Thursday. The music, the history, the fashion, the hair – we can’t wait to watch. Also on Thursday, Prime Video will release acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano’s Broken Rage, which promises to be a unique viewing experience.

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TO LISTEN This is less of a podcast interview with Cyndi Lauper than an opportunity for Cyndi Lauper to hold court and tell a bunch of stories from her life. We could listen to her talk all day.

TO DO If you’ve been feeling frozen/impotent at the current state of affairs in our government, here is helpful rundown on calling your reps. Also, if you appreciate the reporting an outlet is doing, you can subscribe to support them. Like Wired, which is around $12 for a year.

TO LISTEN We’ve had indie artist Sharon Van Etten’s excellent new album with her band The Attachment Theory on repeat this week. It’s hard to pin the sound down, but Siouxsie And The Banshees comes to mind.

A detailed timeline of the drama surrounding Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón ahead of the Oscars next month. • Cat ladies under attack yet again. • “On leaving America.” • Can’t stop thinking about this take.

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