It’s not just fashion – it’s fresh looks with forward thinking.
Get ready to star in your own music video, because between the sexy outfits, trendy accessories, and a BRAND NEW Range Rover (yes, you read that right!) White Fox is basically Santa this year.
Clearly all we want for Christmas is to win the brand’s Huge Holiday giveaway, which includes a brand new Range Rover Evoque and a $1,000 White Fox voucher to stock up on all our favorite pieces.
From steamy New Year’s Eve outfits to athleisurewear, White Fox is a one-stop shopping experience. Plus, you know, we really could use a new car.
The contest runs through Dec. 24, just in time to make our holiday dreams come true. Now, who said there is no such thing as Christmas magic?
The winner will be contacted on Christmas Day. To enter the contest, click here.Β Β
Former pro surfer, designer,Β andΒ celebrity fan favorite? There’s little that MYRASWIM founder, CEO, and Creative Director Bianca Elouise can’t do.
And don’t let the brand name fool you: MYRASWIM doesn’t just stop at the beach. The clothing line includes stunning ready-to-wear garments and menswear, in addition to high-quality and high-fashion swimsuits.
Back in 2013, Australian designer and former pro surfer Elouise founded the premium swimwear line, now beloved by celebs like Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski, and Jennifer Lopez. The body-positive branding accentuates curves in a stylish way, with a minimalist aesthetic and signature high-cut bottoms. MYRASWIM is sold internationally by Net-a-Porter, SSENSE, and Olive LA.
Below, Elouise discusses her design inspiration, celebrity secrets, and favorite pieces from the latest collection. Before jetting off to your own tropical holiday vacay, hear Elouise’s exclusive go-to picks!
The Knockturnal: What inspired you to shift from surfer to designer in 2013 and start MYRASWIM?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β I grew up being a creative. Mum always said I was born with it. Being a child always wanting to do art, I started to sew and sketch in my teens. After my sponsorship contracts with Billabong ended, I had to start buying my swimwear. What I wanted I couldnβt find. So the ideas and work started from thereβ¦
The Knockturnal: MYRASWIM has already garnered a huge A-lister fan base. Which celebs have you worked with personally?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β We have worked so hard to gain and maintain relationships with some of my fav celebs. Going from PR pitches and stylist pulls to dealing directly with the clients themselves is fantastic. The respect and loyalty they show to my work is mind-blowing. It’s an honor. I work directly with Karreuche, Eva Longoria, Lori Harvey, Tracey Ellis Ross, Ryan Destiny, J.Lo, Lara Worthington, Eniko Hart, and Emily Ratajkowski. Theyβre all such lovely people!
The Knockturnal: What about the brand is distinctly universal, and also distinctly Australian?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β Being swimwear, it’s 100% Australian. We invented the bikini! The bikini was first designed and worn on the Gold Coast, my home city, many decades ago. I take pride in continuing that.
I’ve worked very hard to distinguish my brand identity globally. You would think it would be impossible to recognize a plain black bikini. Back when I started, that was hard to find! But with my designs, fabrics and cuts, I’ve for sure established a brand recognized by just those things. Many people say, βI can tell when it’s Myra, β which is a HUGE compliment as a designer.
The Knockturnal: Where do you draw design inspirationΒ from?
Bianca Elouise: History, 80βs/90βs swim fashion is 100% me. I wish I could have lived through that period.
In saying that, I design for myself. I never lose touch with where I started. I started making what I could not find to fit my shape and size, and I continued to do that.
The Knockturnal: How do you describe the MYRASWIM customer?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β Confident and stylish. I’ve received a lot of feedback over the years from women that say theyβve never wanted to wear a swimsuit, but as soon as they get into one of mine, they feel so confident and beautiful, and that brings so much joy to my life. My customers love or learn to love their bodies; feeling comfortable wearing minimal garments is sometimes hard, but I’ve designed to develop that βI love my bodyβ feel when wearing MYRASWIM.
The Knockturnal: What are some of your favorite pieces from this latest collection?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β I love the Borne one piece. Having a super high cut and waistband, I feel like this piece looked terrific on many different bodies. It was for sure a customer favorite. But in saying that, I love the tonal colors I chose. The oyster shade was such a beautiful color, and I’ve decided to follow it through to SS22.
The Knockturnal: HowΒ do you think the fashionΒ industry, especially swimwear, is addressing body positivity?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β Using a diverse range of models is helping just that. I see a lot of brands using from XXS to XXXXL models, and it’s incredible. Every brand has a different demographic and market, and not all swim brands have the same customers. But just seeing a wide variety is helping women feel more comfortable wearing swim.
The Knockturnal: What led to the decision to expand into kids and menswear?Β
Bianca Elouise:Β I see a lot of family fashion on social media. I’ve had feedback from mothers who own Myra garments saying they would love a plain swimsuit for their kids; everything is so patterned and colorful that we want simple, stylish things for children too. It took a couple of years to process, but I finally took the step. Weβve had a great reaction to the collections, especially matching designs for adults, and mums love to match their minis. And expanding to mens & boys recently was along the same lines. My dad helped me with the men’s designs; we nailed it!
The Knockturnal: Lastly, what are some ofΒ your holiday traditions? Will you be at the beach in MYRASWIM?Β
Bianca Elouise: I was fortunate enough this year to be able to buy a beachfront home. So this year for Christmas we will be spending it here. We usually spend the day at the beach as it’s summertime here. Lots of summer foods & refreshing drinks. I have a small family, so it’s normally just a chilled summer day all in our MYRASWIM, of course!
There are moments in life when you see something, and you know it is magical. That is what happens when you experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Blue Nile.
| The company was founded in 1999 with the idea that the diamond and engagement ring business was ready for innovation. They truly revolutionized the industry with a disruptive online business model, making it possible to shop for extraordinary, high-quality diamonds at a great value.What they accomplished was a vision that elevated the industry. The innovation granted customers a unique quality and way to elevate both personal style and fashion forever. Legendary service blended with divine design comes from a passionate formula that draws in new customers and loyal shoppers alike.
As the leader in handcrafted engagement rings and beautiful fine jewelry, they are constantly looking for new ways to help you discover and design the perfect pieces for every occasion. What they give you in a box is not just something to wear to an event or special occasion. It is a gift that helps you celebrate the beauty of life. Blue Nileβs CEO Sean Kell and Chief Merchandising Officer Katie Zimmerman during an intimate conversation revealed celebrity trends now that include earrings that make a statement and the embracing of the colors of the rainbow. All things that mark moments of bliss as we head into the new year. From their latest expressions to their breathtaking classic pieces, we truly love and admire what they do. The Blue Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Pendant selection is one particular purchase that will bring joy to your life. Bold design defines the horizontal setting of this velvety baguette-cut sapphire necklace set with a delicate round diamond in 14k white gold.
We love what this delicate piece does to elevate fashion. Petite in placement on your neck it still delivers a powerful punch of sweet color. The design is sophisticated and at the same time modern in concept. Wear this grand selection to a gala in New York City, for example, and you never know whose eye it will catch.  Wearing Blue Nile with Actor Dan Levy at New York City Gala In fact, everything about Blue is something as a fashion lover to a purchaser that you want to see. They also proudly offer handcrafted engagement rings that are made and quadruple-checked. Our diamond and jewelry experts ensure the quality of Blue Nile diamonds and jewelry before they ship, so you can feel confident that every piece meets our industry-leading standards. Blue Nile only purchase ethically-sourced diamonds through the largest and most respected suppliers who adhere to and enforce the standards established by the Kimberley Process. We offer over 150,000 loose high-quality diamonds, and no matter the size, all are colorless to faintly colored (D-K color grade) with exceptional clarity (FL-SI2).
They are honored to have earned the trust of hundreds of thousands of happy couples and over 2,000,000 customers (and growing) who chose BlueΒ Nile to celebrate their engagements, once-in-a lifetime occasions, milestone moments and personal achievements with close to 5,000,000 unique pieces of jewelry. And, we stand behind our products with industry-leading Diamond Certification, secure delivery, 30-day returns, and lifetime guarantees. Make your dreams come true today with the magical wonder of Blue Nile.
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Ah, the holidays, a time for eating, drinking, and being merry.
Of course, with all that merriment comes a very serious question: What does one wear to be warm, stylish, and most of all, comfy? Thankfully, Australian workout wear brand Cleo Harper makes it easy to run errands, squeeze in a workout, and celebrate the holidays to our hearts’ content (hello, stretchy pants!). The fashion-forward styles feature asymmetrical details, luxe embellishments, and barely-there seams to make for a jaw-dropping outfit.
Take the Forte Leggings in a stunning emerald green shade, for example. Sure, we could easily run a few miles in them (OK, so notΒ soΒ easily) and at the same time look like we’ve just left a glam squad. The leggings have a convenient side pocket and a flattering high-waisted fit, made from Cleo Harper’s signature Body Base fabric. The durable leggings have a compression feel and a stay-dry nature that stops sweat. No wonder the Forte Leggings are a signature Cleo Harper bestseller.
The latest Electric Field exclusive limited collection also includes the form-fitting Vashti Bralet in a new neon pink. Made from a breathable fabric, the sports bra gets an upgrade thanks to flashy gold buckle details. The small mesh cutout also has a wink to every woman’s inherent sexiness.
The Cleo Edit also makes for the perfect starter kit at just $119 to sample three pieces.
The Knockturnal sat down with Cleo Harper brand manager Courtney Hogan-Catley to discuss how the brand came to be.
The Knockturnal: What differentiates Cleo Harper, in your eyes, from other workout and athleisureΒ apparel brands?Β
Courtney Hogan-Catley: First and foremost, Cleo Harper was created to make women feel beautiful in their activewear – something that matches the style they bring in their daily wardrobes. Our fabrics are custom made for our brand and as soon as women receive their first Cleo Harper order they just get it at the first touch of our pieces.Β Each collection is limited edition so once it’s sold out it’s gone forever and all those who made their purchase can rest assured they have something exclusive from Cleo Harper.
The Knockturnal: Where do you find inspiration as a brand manager, and how do you craft new campaigns and styles?
Courtney Hogan-Catley: Itβs all very much a team effort. Our Head Designer comes up with the concept for a new collection, drawing inspiration from everywhere! Places around the world are especially inspirational to the design team. The collection is then created based around key colours and signature styles, and is built out from there. Once the collection is complete, we make sure that we have something for everyone, and it goes from there.
The Knockturnal: Cleo Harper is on the cutting edge of price point and quality, as well as style. What are the long-term goals for the brand?
Courtney Hogan-Catley:Β We love that our customers come from all over the globe and how personal and close-by in proximity we feel to everyone, with our lightning-fast shipping & customer service. We are always focused on creating each collection more unique and diverse from the last and delivering products that our customer enjoys wearing to and from the gym daily. We get excited when ladies wear Cleo Harper with pride and tell all their friends about our brand.
The Knockturnal: How do you describe your customer?
Courtney Hogan-Catley:Β She is stylish, social and appreciates the finer things in life (without the designer price tag). She lives an active life that allows her to feel her best and give the best of herself to those around her. Once she finds Cleo Harper, she is a part of the #CleoFam and gets a thrill out of every collection we release.
The Knockturnal: This holiday season, what are some of your top picks from the collection?Β
Courtney Hogan-Catley:Β Our latest collection, Electric Field is one of my favorite collections to date. I love the bright colors, perfect coming into our Australian summer but also perfect to add a bit of brightness to our international customers #CleoWardrobes who are heading into winter. My current favourite outfit is either our Vista set which is a brand new colour for us β the set is the Zeppelin Bralet & Soul 3.0 Legging β the most comfortable set I own and feels amazing on. Another favourite for the whole #CleoTeam is the District Oversized Sweater in Oatmeal with the Spin Shorts in Pink. Itβs an outfit that has been on repeat and is one that I would definitely gift β a classic & chic look to take you from a workout to a coffee date without missing a beat.
What’s next for Cleo Harper?
Courtney Hogan-Catley:Β We have a very exciting 2022 planned. As you will see in collections to come, there is no limit to our colour palette, designs, and extravagant campaigns. Please come along for the ride with us and make sure you try your first Cleo Harper pieces before the year is out!
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This is it. This is the shoe that you will buy and it will be the best thing you do for yourself this season.
The Sperry Saltwater Duck Boot is destined to be one of your favorite pairs of shoes in your entire collection. From style to remarkable versatility, the all-weather shoe will provide everything you are looking for this winter. When it rains or snows – or it is just a chilly day – slipping on these boots will make the weather seem like a none issue.
You slip them on and the thing that immediately goes through your mind is, “OH, these feel so good!”
With a price that is just a pleasurable ($99 to $109.95 online), Sperry checks off all the points you need on your list. Whether you are trekking though the city or taking longs walk in the country on the weekend, the Saltwater is as the company says an instant classic.
Made with premium leather and our signature rawhide barrel-tied lacing for a secure fit. Itβs water resistant, so feet stay cozy and comfortable in any kind of weather. Highlights include: premium leather shaft with rubber duck shell, rawhide barrel lacing with rust-proof eyelets for secure fit, and zipper for easy on, easy off. The non-marking rubber outsole features molded Wave-Sipingβ’ for enhanced traction. You will feel the difference in support that keeps you stable on your journey day and night.
Get your own Sperry Saltwater Duck Boot today.
Sketch it out.
This week in Manhattan, the always lovable Christian Siriano hosted a divine afternoon to get ready for the hot new season of “Project Runway.” Leading a group session for some fun fashion class 101 he took time to show his incredible sketching skills and teach a thing or two with his muse Coco Rocha modeling away.
PROJECT RUNWAY — “Christian Siriano Sketch Class” — Pictured: (l-r) — (Photo by: Astrid Stawiarz/Bravo)
Speaking to the group he expressed his sheer excitement about the new episode cuts coming out when the show goes back on air on October 14. The new season is sure to please fans as well as twirl up a whole new audience with the latest round of designers approaching topics of inclusion to the latest trends in fashion today. Guests at the exclusive events were treated to lively sketching tips all while enjoying vegan delights and wine sips from Sterling.
PROJECT RUNWAY — “Christian Siriano Sketch Class” — Pictured: (l-r) — (Photo by: Astrid Stawiarz/Bravo)
Bravoβs Emmy-winning competition series βProject Runwayβ returns for another season of high stakes and fierce fashions. Returning mentor Christian Siriano, along with judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, takes on 16 new designers from across the United States and abroad, each ready to prove they have what it takes to show a collection at New York Fashion Week and be the next great name in fashion. Each 90-minute episode will test the contestantsβ creativity and technique with challenges such as producing a βhauntinglyβ chic look, an avant-garde look from faux fur, an unconventional cocktail dress with a twist, and in a Project Runway first, the ultimate βReal Housewivesβ reunion outfit for women from βThe Real Housewives of Orange County,β βThe Real Housewives of New York City,β and βThe Real Housewives of Potomac.β
Runway shows are taken to new heights at cultural destination Lincoln Center and the beautiful hidden gardens at Rockefeller Center. Additionally, in the custom digital series βProject Runway Redemption,β which premieres on Thursday, September 9, with new episodes airing every week until the βProject Runwayβ premiere, alums from βProject Runwayβ seasons 17 and 18 go head to head for a chance to win $25,000.
The new season airs Thursdays on Bravo (9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT).
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Bravo
On September 23rd, luxury active-and knitwear label TWENTY MontrΓ©al founded by designer David Helwani hosted a star-studded event to celebrate the launch of its first brick-and-mortar store in SoHo, New York.Β
The brand new Twenty Montreal store, located at 242 Lafayette Street SoHo NY, was filled with celebrities, supermodels, and influencers to celebrate the brand’s very first store opening. Along with supermodel Shanina Shalk, Rapper Jim Jones, Victoria’s Secret Angel Chanel Iman, and NBA star Rudy Gay were all in attendance. While NBA star Rudy Gay DJ’d an exclusive set, attendees sipped on Loverboy cocktails while being the first to shop at the Twenty MontrΓ©al SoHo location. As of September 24th, the Twenty MontrΓ©al SoHo store is open to the public. Founder and Designer David Helwani has cultivated the space to be an immersive retail experience with elements including custom collection displays, gallery exhibits from local NYC artists, exclusive brand collaborations, and a coffee nook for customers, creators, and collaborators to enjoy while visiting the store. βI was born and raised in MontrΓ©al and have spent my last twenty years living in New York – the last seven of which have been in SoHo, specifically,β explains Helwani, βIβve always aspired to live and work in the defining area where style seems as effortless as its iconic surroundings.β
Following an unprecedented time for the fashion and retail industry, the brandβs first foray into brick-and-mortar marks a hopeful and promising moment for TWENTY as well as other local retailers.Β βAfter the hardships, we have endured over the last year and a half, I was compelled to be a part of bringing my adopted city back and to showcase the incomparable resilience of New York — that we are stronger than ever. Opening a store in New York City has always been a goal of mine, but SoHo has always been my dream. Weβre here!β shared Helwani.
Look below for more photos of from the exciting celebration.
Photo Credit: Sam Wallander
Designer Tiffany Brown made a major splash at NYFW S/S 2022 debuting her new monochromatic collection at Swift Studios.