Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i InStyle

EDITOR’S LETTER Well. It is with a large serving of irony that I’m writing the editor’s letter for our Beauty issue at home in my sweats during the second week of social distancing. My sweats are beautiful, though, in their way. Comfy, gray, mannish, and cinched elegantly at the ankle, they highlight the gorgeousness of my…oversize stuffed koala slippers. Anyway, what I’m saying is that it’s weird to write about all things beauty right now, but, frankly, it’s weird everywhere. What is interesting during these strange times of isolation is that the beauty sector is doing OK. It’s the old chestnut—stay home, do a face mask, become radiant—writ large. (Our Best Beauty Buys section in this issue was made for this moment.) Just think how good we’ll look when we…

Lady Gaga was in a rock-and-roll spirit when she arrived at Ventura Farms in Thousand Oaks, Calif., for our nature-filled shoot. Sporting bright pink hair, the “Stupid Love” singer hiked through a forest in cyber-elegant looks inspired by her new album, Chromatica. The clothing racks were packed with elaborate dresses from Givenchy Haute Couture and Valentino Haute Couture accessorized with headpieces that were just as elaborate. Her manicurist Miho Okawara admitted to being more nervous about choosing the AC/DC-heavy playlist than doing the pop star’s nails, but the soundtrack was a hit, transforming the serene setting into a proper party. “It was like a club in the woods with couture,” said hairstylist Frederic Aspiras. “You definitely wanted to be there.” Gaga, oh là là, indeed. See behind-the-scenes video from our…

Gemma Chan has always loved a bit of sparkle. As a young child growing up in the U.K., the actress recalls sneaking into her mother’s jewelry box to try on a particularly stunning necklace with marble-size colored stones. “There’s a picture of me running around in the garden wearing just the necklace and a nappy,” she says, laughing. “Clearly, I’ve always enjoyed making a statement.” These days, the opportunity to throw on a bauble or three arises fairly often. Following a string of high-profile roles in Captain Marvel, Mary Queen of Scots, and the international juggernaut Crazy Rich Asians, in which she played the impossibly chic It girl Astrid Leong, the 37-year-old former model has solidified her spot on both the big screen and best-dressed lists, churning out bold looks…

BEBE REXHA: Debbie, I’m freaking out. I’m such a fan. You embody punk, rock and roll, and glamour all in one, which is something I’ve always tried to achieve. DEBBIE HARRY: You’re very sweet. Over the years I’ve had a lot of help with my look—especially from designer Stephen Sprouse in the early days. He was very punk himself. I was never afraid of wearing, you know, garbage or ripped-up stuff. But he really taught me about the best lines for me. The surefire shots were always thigh-high boots with short skirts, long coats, and a beret. He wanted me to look like Faye Dunaway. BR: Love that. It’s that perfect mix of badass and high fashion. DH: In general, I always try to dress for comfort, though. I don’t…

First Resort Punched-up tropical motifs are having a moment in the sun. The Score Cheap thrills to fast-track your style. POLISHED PRAIRIE EXTRA MUSTARD You Know You Want It Gucci’s pre-fall collection is a study in eye-catching color combinations. Add these bold jewel tones to your bag of tricks. CHARMED, WE’RE SURE These vintage-chic bracelets feel like one-of-a-kind heirlooms. Spring-Style Cheat Sheet Look perfectly understated or eclectic-cool in these easy transitional-weather updates. MINIMALIST MAXIMALIST…

“After seeing Kate’s outfit for the Chloé fall 2020 show, we decided to match it with a monochrome palette. She usually likes wearing a lip color instead of heavy eye makeup, so I told her I had just the shade: This warm brownish brick doesn’t typically get much love—until you see how amazing it looks on someone. And that’s what made it so appealing. I added fuller brows and a tiny bit of shimmer eye shadow and kept the rest of her skin fresh. Kate loved it!”—HUNG VANNGO, MAKEUP ARTIST…

I have a tattoo on the bottom of my back that says “Renaissance Woman.” That’s how I feel about myself and what I want to represent. I’m an actress, a singer, and a television co-host, but when I call myself a Renaissance woman, or a millennial diva, that also includes me as a digital creator on social media. That’s what makes a modern-day Renaissance woman: You get to be a leader and choose what you post and what you create. I use my brand to encourage and inspire. It all goes back to being as authentic as I can be. When I was a kid, my mom let me know that I didn’t have to do just one thing. She never set limitations. She’d say, “Whatever you want to do,…

Netflix’s feel-good docuseries Cheer was a hit for myriad reasons: Aside from introducing the uninitiated to the world of competitive cheerleading, it gave us friendship, drama, commitment, broken bones, and real connections. Come for the mind-blowing tumbling and risky floor routines, but stay for 20-year-old Jeremiah Harris, aka Jerry, the greatest gift of all. It’s no wonder that the whole world has fallen for this human teddy bear. Harris is considered the king of “mat talk”—a way of motivating his teammates by yelling words of affirmation at them while they do their routine. Who doesn’t need that right now? Since his television début in January, Harris has been on The Today Show, at the Oscars, and onstage with Oprah Winfrey. He’s so in demand that he even has an agent…

About five years ago, I was giving one of my college talks. I recalled the first few years of my medical gender transition and how difficult it was constantly being misgendered on the streets and in my daily life. Here I was, finally living in acceptance of my truth, and this world wasn’t reflecting that back to me. I told the students that it took me years to realize that I wasn’t beautiful despite the things that made me noticeably trans—like my big hands and feet, my wide shoulders, my deep voice, my height—but I was beautiful because of those things. For years I’ve been thinking about bell hooks’s essay “Loving Blackness as Political Resistance.” In it she references the slogan “Black is beautiful” as part of a larger movement,…

Cover: Nathaniel Goldberg/The Lindsay Thompson Company; creative direction: Nicola Formichetti; styling: Sandra Amador & Tom Eerebout/Forward Artists; makeup: Sarah Tanno/Forward Artists; manicure: Miho Okawara; production: Kelsey Stevens Productions p. 7: Nathaniel Goldberg/The Lindsay Thompson p. 8: Clockwise from top left: Phil Poynter/Serlin Associates; Martin Schoeller; Jason Lloyd-Evans; courtesy Chanel; MPS; courtesy Charlotte Tilbury; MPS p. 10: Clockwise from top left: Nathaniel Goldberg/The Lindsay Thompson Company; Martin Schoeller; Nina Park; Nathaniel Goldberg/The Lindsay Thompson; Phil Poynter p. 12: Clockwise from top left: Laverne Cox; Geena Davis; Vanessa Lee; Evy Poumpouras; Nikki Glaser; Nina Park p. 14: Clockwise from top right: MPS; courtesy Kosas; MPS; Shutterstock; Victor Virgile/Getty; Thierry Orban/Getty; Shutterstock; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; MPS; courtesy Chanel p. 16: Clockwise from top right: Sebastian Faena/IMG Lens; courtesy Gina Kieslich; courtesy @Cynthialfrybarg; Brandon…

What’s the Best Beauty Advice You’ve Received? “Wear sunscreen. Avoid the sun. Drink lots of water. Don’t have face surgery.”LAVERNE COX Actress, “Light It Up,” p. 162 “To wash my face with very cold water to prevent premature aging. But it’s probably a myth!”NINA PARK Makeup Artist, “Put On a Pretty Face,” p. 156 “Wear sunblock every single day, rain or shine.”GEENA DAVIS Actress, Why I Love, p. 176 “To lift my upper eyelid to use eyeliner below the lash line. The pencil is literally in my eye, but it looks so good.”NIKKI GLASER Comedian, “Pucker Up,” p. 62 “Not to use moisturizer on my undereye area because it can clog the tiny oil glands.”VANESSA LEE Registered Nurse and Skin-Care Expert, “Vanessa Lee Gets You Glowing,” p. 126 “Sleep! I…

FLOWER PLAY Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini creative director Lorenzo Serafini is a master at making romantic motifs his own. Case in point: his new pre-fall collection featuring Liberty London’s sweet micro-florals plucked from the British heritage brand’s vast archives. “I love the vintage feel of their prints and wanted to mix them with denim,” says the designer. “The look is wild and free.” Well-Connected The Chain co-founders Ruthie Friedlander and Christina Grasso (above) created their nonprofit to support women in the fashion and entertainment industries who struggle with eating disorders. The duo’s next move? Coming up with a chic range of link jewelry. “It made sense because of our name,” says Friedlander. “But if we can create pieces people are excited about and raise awareness, it’s a win-win.” CLOSET CLASSIC…

Trench Press The belted style proves to be paparazzi bait. “Trenchcoats were probably created for men but—like most things—made better by women.”—ROSE BYRNEin Veronica Beard Bones to Pick Stars are looking tight in ultra-structured corset bodices. “This dress made me feel sexy and therefore powerful. Who doesn’t love a little snatch of the waist that isn’t going to move all night?”—JOEY KINGin Jason Wu Collection Vote now! Choose your favorite star look of the day at instyle.com/lotd…

My obsession with hair started when I turned 12, right around the time Gwen Stefani dyed hers hot pink. After that, I would try out a new color every month. By the time I got to college, I was cutting hair for all my broke friends. I was a little lost with what I wanted to do with my life, so I thought, “Maybe if I drop out and move to L.A. to do hair, that’ll sound cooler than just dropping out.” When I got to L.A., I went to cosmetology school and landed a job at a salon in Studio City, which was a bit conservative, but I had a few clients who liked to experiment. I remember sitting on the floor of my apartment, working on hair extensions,…

LEATHER A buttery soft texture gives the summertime staple high-fashion gravitas. TAILORED SETS With ladylike heels and a hint of lingerie, it’s the chicest way to suit up. UTILITARIAN This army-surplus style’s strongest allies? Cargo-pocket tops and glossy gold jewelry.…

Who was your beauty icon when you were growing up? Ginger from Gilligan’s Island. I thought she was so glamorous with her red hair and dreamy sequined gowns. Everyone I admired as a kid—Lucille Ball, Ann-Margret, Daphne from Scooby Doo—was a redhead.You’ve talked about how the character of Anne Shirley, from the children’s book series Anne of Green Gables, inspired you to go from blond to bright auburn. When did you first color your hair? I was around 10. My process has not changed, except that now I use a permanent color. I’ve had many amazing stylists dye it over the years, but I keep going back to the one shade that’s perfect for me, and it’s from a Clairol box. I buy a bunch of those at once and…

Get Happy! Who couldn’t use a mood boost these days? Mist on a new spring scent to instantly lift your spirits FALL’S FAB FIVE With so many gorgeous hair and makeup moments on the fall runways, why wait months to give them a whirl? Pick one to make a statement—whether that’s with rosy smoky eyes, an intricately tied hair ribbon, vinyl lips, or a sharp stroke of eyeliner—and let that be the focal point of your look. BIRTHDAY WISH It’s the (beauty) reboot you’ve been waiting for: Juicy Tubes, in all their glossy, glassy glory, are back. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Lancôme has released 20 shades to brighten your spring. Some are new, some are old, and each is worth collecting all over again. Christy Keeps It Clean Years…

Last February, the Césars, also known as the French Oscars, were hosted by Florence Foresti, a successful stand-up comedian. In the introductory short, a spoof on Joker, she mishears advice on how to handle her hosting gig and thinks she’s been told to get a nose job. Retreating to her dressing room, Foresti looks over a series of celebrity pictures attached to her mirror, each one more surgically altered than the next, and shudders. Then a promotional poster of herself from the last time she hosted the show catches her eye: She’s primped, smiling, retouched to perfection. Eureka! She cuts out the photo, turns it into a mask, sticks it on her head, and walks onstage to start the show. With the multitude of retouching apps like FaceTune, plus endless…

The thought of a blue-chip art collection, a 3-year-old, and a dog all co-existing under one roof would give most people pause. But for art dealer Lucy Chadwick and her husband, hairstylist Duffy, it’s a happy chaos that they know and love. Chadwick’s favorite stretch of their Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, town house is the connecting living room and kitchen, which are filled with a joyful mix of their son Jack’s toys and contemporary pieces. “We try to install everything we own,” she says of her selection process. “We never censor anything and have only occasionally been greeted with a raised eyebrow for some of the more controversial works. But a raised eyebrow is a reaction, and reactions are welcomed!” The couple generally embrace having a robust family and social life: “Our…

I like to keep little mementos from my projects. I still have the uniform and glove from A League of Their Own and the jacket I wore in Thelma & Louise, but this nesting doll from the show Commander in Chief is my absolute favorite thing I’ve ever stolen from a set. We were filming an episode about the birthday of my character, President Mackenzie Allen, and there was a scene where the camera pans across a sea of presents that had been sent to her. You could see dozens and dozens of items, but nothing was really singled out in the shot. After we wrapped, I was looking over all the gifts, and this little wooden doll caught my eye. I thought, “Wait a minute—that looks exactly like me!”…

Can we take a moment to bask in the grandeur that is this amazing woman. —@STONELUSH CRAZY FOR KERRY Kerry is just stunning and beyond talented. Thanks for featuring her in your magazine. Can’t wait to buy it. —@KREEAH, via Twitter Flipping through my @instylemagazine and have discovered I’m fashionably on trend! #spoton —@ALICE MANFRIDA VIDEO GIRL: THE KEYS TO CONFIDENCE Confidence is the best outfit. U inspire me Kerry —@SMANANGAZIRA, via Twitter THIS! MAGNIFICENT! EVERY SINGLE WORD! THANK YOU! —@JOYFOREVER108, via Twitter @kerrywashington I am so elated to read your InStyle article and take notes, Glam Queen. #KerryOn —@DELINADEEKC THE BADASS 50+ February’s Badass Women issue really hit home. Not only are these women smart and entertaining, but they also range in age. After seeing cover star Olivia Wilde…

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It’s a good thing Zendaya can pull off any style, because it’s unlikely she’ll commit to just one. “Her look isn’t easily categorized,” says her stylist of the past decade, Law Roach. “We’ve built her an incredible fashion profile without it being definable.” That’s not to say Zendaya’s tastes haven’t evolved. “Now that she’s 23, some of the silhouettes she’s wearing are a bit more grown-up and sexy.” But no matter what she picks for the red carpet, Roach says, the star’s approach can be summed up in a word: “Fearless.” HER BEST! This hot-pink breastplate from Tom Ford’s latest spring collection was a knockout on the runway, but Zendaya saw room for one small improvement. “She thought it would be more flattering and beautiful if the mold was the…

Let me be clear: I resent feeling the need to wear makeup. Since I work in an industry that rewards physical beauty—especially women’s—I simply must have a beauty routine. But I’ve got other things to do, so I’m not letting the drill take up too much of my time. During the week my schedule is tight. I go from filming my daily radio show in the morning to working on my new E! show, Nikki Glaser Is Obsessed, to writing things like this and trying to see a therapist every now and then. At night I do a couple of sets somewhere, like the Comedy Cellar. Then on weekends I travel the country for my Bang It Out stand-up tour, and I’m back in New York by Sunday night. So…

Editors’Picks Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Bette “It’s the perfect bronzy gold, and it works on every complexion,” says InStyle’s editor in chief, Laura Brown. “When I have it on, so many people ask me what eye shadow I’m wearing.” $32; charlottetilbury.com. Lancôme Rénergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra Cream If you’re into do-it-all creams, then you’ll love this luxe pick, with hydrating, firming, and sun-blocking ingredients. Massage it on every morning for rosy results. $109; lancome-usa.com. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup “It honestly lasts for hours without getting cakey or turning a weird color,” says Serrano. The liquid is also a makeup-artist favorite. $43; esteelauder.com. Redken Wind Blown 05 The texturizing spray can be spotted backstage at dozens of shows during fashion month. As its name implies, the mist…

“A LOT OF WHAT WE DO is filter out the treatments you don’t need to help you feel healthier and happier,” says Vanessa Lee, a registered nurse who runs a medical-aesthetics practice called the Things We Do. In her California-based offices, she offers chemical peels, injectables, and thread lifts in addition to wellness services like facials, Reiki, acupuncture, and even therapist referrals. Once you feel good, she says, “you often end up looking younger and refreshed.” Her reputation for delivering results that are so natural-looking, they’re virtually undetectable has made Lee one of Hollywood’s most sought-after skin practitioners. She sees some famous faces and, more impressively, also treats dermatologists and plastic surgeons who are eager to learn her subtle techniques. “I don’t want to change anyone’s face,” Lee says. “I…

Laura Harrier’s plump pout and full eyebrows give the actress an enviable edge in front of the camera. But she would argue her best beauty asset is Nina Park, her makeup artist. “Whenever she does my makeup, it doesn’t look as if I have any on,” explains Harrier. “It’s like, ‘I just woke up like this,’ which, I’ll make very clear, I did not.” Park, who studied fine arts in college, credits a background in painting for her restrained approach to layering products. “Back then I was using a variety of tones to create depth in a portrait,” she says. “I have the same approach when it comes to makeup. I love simplicity—but with thought-out attention to detail and execution.” Now an official Chanel makeup artist, Park has earned a…