Welcome to our podcast, Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion-and-beauty world. Subscribe to Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

If you were following red carpet fashion news this summer, you've definitely seen celebrity stylist and creative director, Erin Walsh's, work.

At the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Anne Hathaway made headlines with her showstopping looks—and Walsh is to thank for those.

Walsh began working with Hathaway back in 2019 and has played a part in creating some of her most iconic outfits. From those *chef's kiss* Cannes looks to Hathaway's viral all-pink Valentino ensemble, Walsh had her hand in some of the most talked about looks this summer. 

Beyond styling some of Hollywood's leading men and women, like Lana Condor and Kerry Washington, Walsh founded SBJCT: Journal, an activism-oriented creative platform.

Walsh is also an editorial and brand strategist with clients like Neiman Marcus and Cole Haan. 

In the latest episode of Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr, Walsh shares how she went from landing a temp job at Vogue to striking out on her own as a stylist.

For some excerpts of their interview, scroll below.

Tell me about your background specifically. Did you always love fashion and style? Or was this something that you came to later in life?

I always loved fashion and style period. I didn't want to work in fashion, though. I wanted to be an actor. Growing up, I would always dream of outfits and what I was going to wear the next day.

Growing up, I had a very stylish grandmother. My mom was always so stylish. She was a lawyer. It was very much a ritual getting dressed in the morning. Especially for corporate vacations or watching my parents get dressed and go out for things.

I was always fascinated by that. Even later, when I was involved in theater, I was fascinated by the ritual of becoming someone and how clothes let you do that.

I always wanted to be a storyteller. It ended up that I did that through clothes.

What was it like working at Vogue?

I worked for Phyllis Posnick, who was the executive fashion editor. At that time, it was obviously Anna [Wintour], Phyllis and Grace [Coddington] and Tonne [Goodman] were like the three main fashion editors.

Phyllis was much more the editor who had this relationship with certain photographers like Irving Penn or Helmut Newton. She was the one who was working with Irving Penn twice a month and he only would work with her at the end of this time.

We were in his studio like twice a month. Her shoots were usually with a celebrity or more beauty centric. Her job was creating a really specific, beautiful, lasting image.

What did you do next? How did that transition into styling?

I didn't know what I was going to do. I started looking at openings in PR. I remember one PR person I met with—she didn't hire me—and she was like, "Erin we just think you'd make a much better editor."

I started hearing about freelance assisting opportunities with stylists. So that was what I started doing next and I started assisting a variety of super awesome stylists, one of whom ended up being Samira Nasr who know runs Bazaar. 

Can you talk to me a little bit about how you started working with Anne Hathaway? Since you've worked together for years, how has your process and her style evolved, the longer that you are together?

We started working together when she was pregnant with her second child.

I think certain people resonate stronger in certain times. To me if I had to explain it with her—obviously all this fashion is rocking it and she looks amazing—I think that people resonate when they are truly embodying that best version of themselves. I think right now, she is just there and so people love it.

I love it. It's so joyful and inspiring to see. I think with her, she happens to be wearing this range of designers and these beautiful clothes. But what you're seeing is luminescence. That's what's exciting and that's literally the definition of a star.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Next up, check out our previous episode featuring Thakoon Panichgul.

No matter how much bold eyeliner or colorful eye shadow might be trending, sometimes a nude eye look is just what the doctor ordered. Nude eye shadow is so versatile you can wear it to work or pair it with a bold lip for a night out. It's always elegant and timeless.

Now, I know what you're thinking. Nude eye shadow is just code for "boring," but I promise that could not be further from the truth. Nude eye shadow may be subtler than bold eye looks, but with the right inspiration and products, it can be exciting. Think showstopping smoky eyes and eye-catching shimmer. I've taken the liberty of rounding up my favorite celebrity examples of nude eye shadow done the right way. Trust me—you'll want to copy all of these immediately. (I'm already planning on re-creating Zoey Deutch's look tonight.)

The Look: Cool-Toned Smoky Eye

Selena Gomez's cool-toned smoky eye is wearable in nearly every situation, especially if you have cool undertones. Opt for an ash-toned taupe to blend into the crease and outer corner, and make lashes the star of the show by using a volumizing mascara. 

The Look: Golden, Eye-Framing Shimmer

Issa Rae's makeup is always on point. While the actress looks great in bolder eye looks, I'm obsessed with this more neutral look. Golden, shimmery shades and precise black eyeliner help draw attention to her eyes. 

The Look: Neutral Shimmer

Leave it to Megan Fox to make nude eye shadow look edgy with the addition of a dark, vampy lip. If you ask me, though, her neutral eye shadow look is doing work here. Shimmery shadow and a highlighted inner corner look amazing on her. 

The Look: Smoky Brown Tones

We love this bold, smoked-out eye shadow look on Laura Harrier. To achieve the same result, go for a neutral palette with lots of brown shades and a brown pencil liner that's easy to blend out. I recommend one like Makeup by Mario's, which has a blending tool on the end. 

The Look: Champagne Shadow

Jessica Alba's look is so simple, but it packs a punch. Apply a wash of champagne shadow all over your lids, making sure to blend out the edges so it looks natural and not harsh. Go in with an eyeliner crayon to create a diffused wing. 

The Look: Peach Tones

Peach eye shadow looks dreamy when you have warm undertones like Lana Condor. Opt for a semi-matte shade with a subtle shimmer, and use it all over the lid for a wash of neutral color. Top off the look with a sharp wing. 

The Look: Espresso Smoky Eye

Espresso shades look good on just about everyone, and Zoey Deutch proves how wearable an espresso-toned smoky eye is. Take a page out of Deutch's book, and make this look all about eyebrows by accentuating yours with a fine-tipped brow pencil, like Kimiko's Super Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique, which helps create hairlike strokes. 

Next, I Tried 8 Eyeliner Looks for Your Spring Inspo Board—Thank Me Later

Few colors look good on everyone, but there's one notable exception: pink. No matter your skin tone or undertones, there is a shade of pink that will flatter you. Pink brings out the natural flush in our skin, and it works to brighten and warm the face.

Many celebs have caught onto this phenomenon. Pink used to be reserved for the apples of our cheeks or worn as a lipstick, but now it's a red carpet heavy-hitter for all over the face. Hunter Schafer, Zendaya, Doja Cat and more have been spotted rocking the trend. Keep reading for the pink makeup looks we've been obsessing over—and find out how to re-create them yourself. 

Our favorite pink makeup looks, modeled by celebs:

1. Jordan Alexander

This twist on a classic smoky eye is easy to re-create and will make everyone do a double-take.

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2. Lily Rose Depp

At first glance, Depp's makeup look is neutral and minimal, but a pop of pink placed strategically in the inner corners helps brighten the whole face.

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3. Doja Cat

Doja Cat always has enviable makeup looks, but we can't stop staring at this pink shadow that brings all the attention to the eyes. 

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4. Dua Lipa

Draped blush is one of our favorite ways to wear pink makeup. Choose a vivid blush and blend it up toward your temples, and then toward your eyelids. Though it may seem out there, draped blush actually makes you look so fresh-faced (plus, it makes your cheekbones appear higher). 

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5. Hailey Beiber

Bright pink eyeliner offers a fresh, playful take on a staple. Use it in your waterline like Beiber for an eye-catching but subtle statement.

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6. Hunter Schafer

Schafer's makeup is minimal while still packing a punch. To try this look yourself, keep the rest of your face neutral, and pack on a mauve shadow in your outer corners.

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7. Gigi Hadid

The best part about this shimmery eye makeup is that it only takes one product to complete. Pair with a matching lipstick for the perfect monochrome vibe.

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8. Zendaya

Take a page out of Zendaya's book and make the focus of your makeup the liner under your eyes. A light, shimmery pink creates depth and brightness.

Re-create it at home:

9. Lana Condor

Condor's eyes wow in this fun, daring look. Keep the rest of your makeup simple, and opt for twinkling shades of bright pink.

Re-create it at home:

10. Lizzo

Lizzo went all out in full glam for this dreamy rose-toned look. Put glittery shadow on the lids and glitter lipstick to match for a glamorous vibe fit for a red carpet.

Re-create it at home:

11. Issa Rae

Yes, you can still create a deep, sultry smoky eye using pink. Use a lighter color in the crease to carve out the look.

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Welcome to our podcast Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion-and-beauty world. Subscribe to Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

If you've been following Kristen Stewart's press tour for the upcoming Princess Diana biopic, Spencer, you've definitely seen Tara Swennen's work.

The Los Angeles–based stylist has worked with Stewart for over 15 years and is responsible for her recent Met Gala look. Outside of her work with Stewart, Swennen's client roster includes Idina Menzel, Allison Janney, and Lana Condor just to name a few. Beyond red carpet looks and press tours, Swennen's work has been seen in publications such as Vogue, InStyle, and Teen Vogue. 

Not only is Swennen an incredible stylist, but she also strives to do good for the planet with her work by advocating for eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable practices in fashion. In fact, Swennen was even awarded the first-ever Best Vegan Fashion Stylist award at Vegan Fashion Week in 2019.

Listen to Swennen discuss her incredible career, including her process of working with Stewart, how she pulls inspiration, and so much more on the latest episode of Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr.

How did you get clients in the beginning?

Most were word of mouth. People know you as an assistant when you have assisted for that long.

The designers know you. The showrooms know you. They put you forth for things. You start getting to know publicists. It's all about networking on your own these days. We're all with agents, but at the end of the day, so much of the work that comes to you is on your shoulders.

I was really good when I was young and could stay out into the wee hours of the morning, making sure I did just that. And then luckily, once you get a good enough roster, they just come.

Do you have a virtual pinboard? How do you keep everything on track so that you're not repeating yourself, so that you're not having something back-to-back… but are still tracking in a way that makes sense? Like if someone's gonna create a slideshow… how do you organize yourself?

I mean, that aspect is mental for me. I think it's part of our sickness as stylists. … I can't tell you what happened last week in the news, but I can tell you something that my client wore 10 years ago. So that is a great tool to have. ... That is something that's always just in my brain.

So you just keep that in your head?

Yeah, because the whole point is you want to keep creating fresh things. So you don't want to repeat yourself. You want to keep it fun. So that is something that I have in my head. But then, you know, as far as inspiration, it's constant. I grab stuff from Instagram. I grab stuff from Vogue.com, whatever it is. I'm a huge screenshotter. I think, as you and I both know, we were raised in between analog and digital, so for me, I'm very old school. I still rip the tears out of the magazines and have it all organized—because I'm a Virgo—in my attic. I mean, it's wild. So yes, the inspiration is pulled from everywhere.

I also want to ask about the Met Gala because I loved it so much. I felt like it was also playful in a way that just gave me so much joy. I want to talk about the glam piece of it, too, and how all of it comes together. I'm curious about that creative process, and the Met is the Met, so sometimes, it seems like it comes together really quickly for folks. Other times, it seems to be a long process. What was it like for you?

Well obviously, we get the theme pretty far out. And on this one, when I spoke to the Chanel team about it, I thought that it could be cool to go back into their Paris-Dallas collection, which happened I believe in 2014. So we took a look at some of those archive pieces, had some of those flown in. But in the end, we really, really loved the idea of the rockabilly vibe, especially for her.

Kristen has never been one to really wear the exuberant gown to the Met Ball. The past couple years, we've done pants. She's done cocktail. She's done a jumpsuit. So for me, it's nice, because I know that she's just going to go feeling her best in whatever she wants, but it doesn't need to bring all that drama. So we were able to figure out a fun concept that really fit her and her vibe, which was that. And of course, so much of it was dependent on the glam.

How does that work?

Well, you know, I had an idea. We fit prior, and we fell in love with that one outfit. Then it was, How do we make it into that? How do we elevate it to that whole vibe? I remember we were in Telluride driving to the airport. And we were just ideating. Adir is really, really great about the same thing, grabbing imagery. We all just talk about it, see what we're thinking. So that's how the process comes along. And it was one of those things where immediately it was like, "Let's do a high pony. Let's do the whole, you know, I don't even know what you call that in the front!" And that was how it evolved, and I thought it came quite beautifully.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Next up, check out our previous episode featuring Jessica Simpson's stylist, Nicole Chavez.

Say hello to Unfiltered, a fresh, new beauty series where you'll get an exclusive glimpse into the dressed-down beauty routines of our favorite celebrities. They'll reveal their guilty-pleasure beauty practices, the five-minute routine product lineup they can't live without, the one good-skin tip they'll be forever thankful for, and so much more. To bring every conversation full circle, we ask each celebrity to send us a selection of self-shot, filter-free photos of their choosing to capture the essence of their Unfiltered beauty philosophy. 

Up next, we're getting to know The Fallout and You actress Lana Condor. As a fellow product junkie and beauty enthusiast, she's answering all of our rapid-fire questions and sharing her best-kept beauty secrets below. Enjoy!

If you had to leave the house in five minutes, what products would you use or bring?

Wait—are we talking a hypothetical "it's the end of the world, and I have five minutes" kind of situation or just a normal day-to-day leaving the house?

Hmm, let's go with the more dramatic end-of-the-world situation. What do you grab?

Well, if it's the end of the world, I'm definitely grabbing my dog! But if we're just talking beauty products, let me think… I'd need to protect myself from the elements, so sunscreen would be important. I've really been loving sunscreens that I can spray because it just makes everything easier, so I would do Neutrogena's Invisible Daily Defense Face Mist SPF 50 ($18). I would need something to keep my skin really hydrated, so I would also grab the Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream ($11). I mean, I don't know! I could be in the woods! Maybe I’m dry! I'd want to be prepared for anything! One last thing I would take would be the Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser ($12) because in a pinch… I think you could probably use it on your scalp or in your hair.

Okay, how about the complete opposite—on days where you’re not working or you’re just staying in, what does your skin routine look like both morning and night?

Both routines are pretty similar. If I have meetings or a lot of Zoom calls in the morning, I'll do a sheet mask beforehand just because it's super easy. And you know, my skincare routine always changes depending on the circumstances. Right now, I’m just trying to keep it really simple and easy because there is so much happening in the world. If I can just have something I know works for me and is effective and comforting, I’m just going to stick with it.

At the end of the day, I always use a makeup remover wipe, even if I didn't wear makeup, because I do feel like they take that extra layer of the day off. The Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($7) are so iconic. I feel like everyone I know has been using them since they were kids. I've used the ones that come in the blue packaging for what feels like my entire life at this point, but I recently discovered they have a gentle version for nighttime that comes in a purple package—the Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($9). They do everything that the regular wipes do, but they're also very calming on your skin, so that’s been something I’ve been liking. Then, I'll cleanse my skin using the Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser ($12). I know you’re not typically supposed to use exfoliants every day, but it’s super gentle, and I feel like it really gets any flakes or dryness off and adds this polished look to the skin, which I love. Most of the time, I'll use a serum, and then, I’ll go in with moisturizer—I use the Hydro Boost Water Gel ($26). I’ve used this stuff for years—my boyfriend uses it, my brother uses it, my dad uses it. Wait… I change my answer to your first question. This is what I would grab if it was the end of the world and I only had five minutes! I love it. 

Let's get into hair. Your hair is amazing—I'm literally blinded by how glossy it is through the computer screen. What are your secrets?

Aw, thank you! You know, I think that this year, in particular, I’ve really stepped up my haircare. I haven’t always been great at it, but I have definitely reaped the consequences of my laziness when I haven’t. I went through a period where my hair was literally just falling out. I have dry hair to begin with, so when you add all of the heat and styling tools used in film and television, it just gets worse. So because I haven't been in front of the camera as much this year, I've finally been able to start to heal my hair. I’m taking a lot of biotin, which is nice, but exfoliating my scalp has been big, too—I love to use Neutrogena's Healthy Scalp Clarify & Shine Shampoo With Pink Grapefruit ($12).

Another tip I swear by is to use conditioner longer than I'm probably supposed to, haha. I’ll shampoo and then I’ll put on my conditioner, and I just really like to let it sit for a while. I’ll shave my legs or something! I just feel like it’s more effective and like the ingredients are really getting in there. So I do that, and then, Neutrogena's Healthy Scalp Hydro Boost Deep Treatment Hair Mask ($9) is great and really helps with the shine. I’ve definitely noticed it’s made my hair look more luminous.

So aside from hair products, what would we find if we looked in your shower right now? Do you have any prized bodycare obsessions?

Oh, I love tub time. Epsom salts. I love Epsom salts. They��re really great for sore muscles, and I also have a magnesium powder that I put in my bath. It's really calming, and we’re just so stimulated these days that anything that can help bring the cortisol down is really nice.

Speaking of which, do you have any "guilty pleasure" beauty practices you like to indulge in?

My guilty-pleasure beauty practices… So this is definitely a guilty pleasure, and I don't think you'll see this coming! Okay, I actually have it right here. It sounds so weird… but I have these little rocks. They’re not crystals! They’re more than crystals. They’re found naturally in Brazil, and what you do is put one down, light it, and then set it on fire so that it turns in lava. It’s the craziest thing! It turns into lava and then you blow it out and then you waft it up and just breath it in, and it is soooo healing.

Okay, wait. I need more information. What does it smell like?! Does it have a smell?

Oh, it does. It definitely does. It’s this very earthy, kind of amber scent. It’s literally a rock. So think of the ground but a little nicer than asphalt! It has this really nice deep, musky smell, and it’s used to just calm yourself and to speak to yourself and to awaken your inner chi. All of that good stuff! I just love it. It’s so cool. I can’t pronounce it, but you need to check it out.

It's the first thing I'm googling after our Zoom. I feel like you may have just answered this, but what’s one thing about your beauty routine that would surprise people?

Haha, probably my lava rocks. I mean, I am pretty transparent when it comes to my beauty routine. So I think that would probably be the most surprising thing, for sure. 

Okay, so we can't not talk about To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Lara Jean is such a beloved character. Has she influenced your own beauty esthetic at all?

Oh, for sure! I think the biggest takeaway I’ve gotten from playing Lara Jean for these past few movies is being introduced to new Korean beauty brands and products that I never would have really known about. Particularly in the third movie, which I’m so excited about, we go to Korea, but we also use a lot of Korean beauty brands to create her everyday look—a lot of lip stains and cheek blushes—and I think that’s been the biggest influence. I obviously knew about the K-beauty world before that, but it was the biggest introduction where I was actually using so many different products and could really cherish them. I wasn’t able to do a lot of sightseeing when we were shooting in Korea, but I had one day where I was free to roam, and I bought so many K-beauty lip stains and eyelashes and all this stuff that I somehow managed to pack into my suitcase.

Do you have any To All the Boys-centric beauty tips you've picked up or learned while filming?

Clear glycerin soap to keep your eyebrows up! You just take a glycerin soap and run a spoolie over it. Then, you brush it up through your brows, and it’s just way more affordable than normal brow gel. And you probably already have it in your house! Also, less is more. I've really learned less is more when it comes to foundation and makeup. I just always used to think I had to really pack it on, but now, there's been this shift where I've become more diligent about my skincare routine instead. Oftentimes, I really don’t wear foundation. I might just do a little spot-correcting, or I’ll reach for some concealer.

Heading in another direction here, but I did some pre-interview stalking and saw that your birthday is actually one day before mine, May 11… What's the most Taurus thing about your beauty esthetic? 

I think this is a two-parter. I mean… I just like material things, you know? I just like things. I wish I didn’t! There is a lot of clutter, but I do really love collecting stuff. I’m just like, "Lana…" And Anthony, my boyfriend, is like, "Why does one person need so much and so many products?!" But you know, I just think that, as Tauruses, we like our earthly possessions!

Oh, 100%. We like to have our things, we like to know where our things are, we like to have quick and easy access to them…

Access to them. Yes, I think that’s honestly the biggest thing! For instance, I always have to have a snack at my bedside. I don’t think it’s the healthiest thing, and I don’t have to eat it! But I like to know it’s there. You just want to know. And the second part of my Taurus beauty esthetic would be that I’m stubborn. I like what I like, and I’m stubborn about it!

Last question! What's your Unfiltered beauty philosophy in seven words or less?

Drink. A. Crap. Ton. Of. Water.

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Unpopular opinion: Rom-coms don’t get the credit they deserve. Don’t get me wrong. There are so many great serious films and shows and rising stars that deserve all the accolades, but who wouldn’t love a little heartwarming film? To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, the sequel to Netflix hit To All the Boys I've Loved Before, is just that. And like any style devotee, it's worth reminiscing about how giddy the ensembles made us, in honor of the release of the third film, To All the Boys: Always and Forever. 

Lara Jean (played by Lana Condor) may have found love, but unlike the protagonist, fashion is forever my first love. Which is why I tapped the veteran costume designer behind the film, Lorraine Carson, to spill all the details on how they went about making a teenage rom-com wardrobe chic enough for an editor to fall in love. Consider this a love letter to the costumes, the film, and the universal story of how our style evolves from our adolescence into adulthood and beyond. But first, a little about Lorraine Carson… 

For those who aren’t familiar with your work, can you tell our readers a little about yourself? 

I started in the theater world as a seamstress under Stratford theater in Ontario, Canada, and from there, I have been designing costumes in the film industry for many years. I’ve worked on a very broad range of types of projects, from very small independent projects to major feature films like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Exorcist, and the film To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You.

You do have such a wide breadth of work. What has been your favorite production to work on thus far and why?

I have to say I have a passion for period pieces. Having the chance to work as a costume coordinator on the last Pirates of the Caribbean film was fabulous. But I have also personally designed several projects that have been based in the 1940s, like the series Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy. We created a lot of the clothing from scratch for that series because 1940s clothing was worn to death, so it’s not available to rent or purchase. Being able to delve into the past and research and re-create costumes for period pieces is always fun, and those have been my favorite productions to partake in.

Costumes for a period film are so different than those for a contemporary film. Is your approach at all different when you’re thinking about costumes for those different types of films? 

It actually isn’t. It is very different in what you see in terms of the application and what you see on screen, but my process is the same. Whatever I’m doing, I’m doing research. So if it’s a film about teenagers like To All the Boys, I’m researching what teenagers are wearing. If I’m doing a period piece about ranchers from the 1940s, I’m researching that. So there’s a great deal of referencing required to create costumes. It’s a different type of research where I’m researching online for current-day fashion versus books for period pieces. But the process is still the same. You need to have your homework done, and you need to know what you’re doing to apply it on screen.

Why To All the Boys? What about this project interested you? And why do you think this story is still a relevant story to tell from the lens of style? 

The reason I was drawn to this project is how I’m drawn to most of my projects. It’s about the story and the content of the story. And I will always tend to choose a project that has a positive story because that’s something I feel I can help perpetuate in the world. Being that this series is based on Jenny Han’s collection of three books, I feel it sends a very positive message to young women. It talks about something that maybe you don’t think anybody else is going through, but everybody goes through, and it brings it out in a very humorous and loving way.

Read the novels the film is based off on:

To All the Boys is obviously about the life of a teenager. How did you go about creating looks that not only honored her age but also were relatable for viewers of all ages? 

Because Jenny Han’s work has a fan base as well of all age groups, and the movie itself has that same fan base, we had to approach the costumes by honoring these iconic characters formulated from the first film and the novels while expanding it into the second and third films. I took snippets of her past from the previous film and added it into her costumes for this film, so I made sure there was something vintage or retro. We moved away from her signature combat boots and gave her shoes with a little height to show that maturity of the character, all while using very current fashion from North America and Korea and stuff from Europe to inspire her looks. We threw it all together and styled it into a very unique look for Lara Jean, and we did the same for all the characters. But beyond honoring the characters, the story is about her coming of age, growing into a relationship, and changes within the family dynamic. All of that helped me define that through her visual look on camera that can hopefully speak to the universality of this story to all viewers.

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How did you go about sourcing the pieces for the costumes? How long did it take to create the looks?

I had about a six-and-a-half-week prep for the film, and my team came on five weeks out. So we created mood boards so the producers', director's, and my ideas could be combined and refined so that once my team was on, we could go source the pieces. We hit the vintage stores, went online, and that’s how we sourced costumes for this film. I knew I wanted to incorporate vintage into the film because it gave a more eclectic feel to her character. At the same time, we needed to have current-day fashion. 

For the current-day pieces in the film, where were you pulling those from? 

I had a team of six shoppers and myself, and we just pulled from everywhere. It’s very difficult to say any one source, but if you talk about an individual outfit, none of the characters' looks were from one place. 

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What was your approach when it came to dressing Lana Condor as Lara Jean in the film? Can you go a bit into the process of the mood board for her? 

Of course. The scene depicts somewhat what the outfit is, whether it's pants or skirts or a hanbok from Korean traditional wear. So the storyline depicts a lot of what the style of clothing is, and then our team will go out and source things. And then we’ll do a fitting with Lana Condor and then the creative producer (Jenny Han) and myself to decide the looks. And because we shot the film in 4HD, it has a slightly limiting effect on what fabrics you can use for costumes, so you can’t use ribbed fabrics because it will cast shadows, and so much contemporary clothing is ribbed because it’s body-conscious. So we had to find a way to get that same effect, so we tailored all of the looks to give that same visual effect as a ribbed fabric. There are many facets to the costume design process that people don’t know, and you can’t use certain colors of fabrics.

Let’s talk about the traditional Korean hanbok look that Lara Jean wears in the film. Could you tell us a little bit about how you went about finding that look and being sure to honor the history around that traditional garment? 

I have to start with the fact that I went to Jenny Han, who wrote the story, and I went to her as a source for creating looks for anything traditionally Korean for the history and heritage behind that look. And then I researched extensively the history of the hanbok garment that Lara Jean was wearing in the film and learned it came to be in the 1100s. In addition to learning about the history behind the look, for the film, we had a specific color palette for the movie, and all the characters' and Lara Jean’s colors were so specific because she’s in 98% of the movie. So we wanted to keep her hanbok in those colors, so with Jenny Han’s help, we sourced two traditional Korean hanbok shops in Los Angeles, and Jenny called us over the phone, and we shopped the fabrics for the look over FaceTime. 

Wait—there’s a color palette for the film? Why was it such an integral part of creating this film?

Our director, Michael Fimognari, had a vision that he wanted to have this color palette for the film. He had put this into play for the first film when he was the cinematographer, and now he was doing both the directing and the cinematography, so it was extremely important for all us to maintain this request he put forward. It was ambitious, but we did it, and I think it came off really well. It added an interesting depth to the film because for Lara Jean, and for any of the other characters because they all had individual color palettes, those palettes had to be represented in the scene either through the costumes or set design, so it was quite the collaboration with my team and the production designer to honor that in each scene. 

What colors were in Lara Jean’s palette? 

The overall color palette for the film is the same as Lara Jean’s individual character’s palette, so whatever scene Lara Jean is in, we had to have one of those three colors—magenta, cyan, or yellow—whether it was on her as a piece of clothing or in the room as a piece of furniture. 

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Would you say there are any key pieces that constitute a Lara Jean outfit? 

Definitely. The thing that emulates that the most is the outfit we created for her first day of school where she’s wearing a little pink skirt that I got in Vancouver that’s from Korea. And we paired it with a Zara coat that we tailored down because it was quite boxy, so we made it more of a late '50s, early '60s car coat look. We paired that with some Jeffery Campbell high-heel loafers. It was an outfit that was so her but was slightly more mature and kept the feel of her in movie one but represented her evolution as an adolescent character. 

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Speaking of outfits, we can’t not talk about the gown Lara Jean wears in the film. Where was it from? 

Of course, everyone loves the Cinderella moment dress! Actually, it was a red carpet dress from J. Mendel. It was strapless, but we shortened it to fit Lana Condor and took the extra fabric to make a shoulder strap for the gown. And then we paired it with some shoes from Aldo. That look was every girl's dream including mine. 

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Was there one look or character you loved creating costumes for most within the film? 

I think, honestly, they’re all so great, but the character that was most fun was Stormy. Just because of all of the 48 costume changes Lara Jean had, Stormy’s approach was quite different. She had been a world traveler, so in her closet, that needed to be reflected as well. So that was super fun to be able to go to the vintage stores and go, "Oh, yeah. That’s from Morocco. Let’s get that.” Her looks were from all over, and we combined all her vintage things with last-season Zara. Her looks were all very Katharine Hepburn–ish. 

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What do you hope viewers take away from the costumes alone in this film?

I want people to not be afraid to experiment. I want people to go, "Maybe I will go shop at that secondhand store, and maybe I’ll try that 1940s jacket with my jeans.” I want people to experiment more, and the average teenager experiments more with their style, and that shouldn't stop when you’ve grown up. Style is a way to get creativity out there, and so don’t be afraid to try different things to emote your personality. And the film’s diversity in terms of age—there’s everyone from 12 years old to 70 represented—shows that style can be exploratory no matter where you are in your life. 

Can you give us hints about what we can expect to see in terms of costumes for the third To All the Boys film? 

I’m kinda sworn to secrecy, but if you’ve read the books, you can know what to expect in the next film. And from a costume perspective, the third movie is even more exciting. We have almost 65 to 66 costume changes in the next film. And Lara Jean’s closet grows, and her life changes even more as she travels and turns 18 years old. So her style evolution will be even more visible.

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated

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No one can argue against the cultural relevance of the last decade; in many ways, it was filled with the most rapid changes in the zeitgeist humanity has ever seen. From the emergence of social media to the rise of social and political movements, the world as a whole changed in inconceivable ways—including the fashion industry. We’ve witnessed massive upheaval within the industry like Barney’s closing its doors and strides toward a more inclusive fashion industry, so it would be an understatement to say that the past decade was at all predictable. But through it all, we could always count on style; specifically, we could rely on style icons to always serve us up a look. And oh boy, did they put in work. Ahead you’ll find 20 women whose personal style helped to define the 2010s in fashion. 

WHO: Lady Gaga

WHAT: 2010 MTV Video Music Awards 

WEAR: Franc Fernandez Meat Dress

Honestly, you can’t round up looks of the past decade without speaking to the downright odd outfits that the decade produced—including Lady Gaga’s one-and-only meat dress. It should be noted that Gaga’s style has evolved over the decade and she’s come to wear gowns you can buy at Bergdorfs instead of the grocery store, but this look truly speaks to the time in which style went not only avant-garde but became a way to speak about the issues facing the times.

WHO: Kate Middleton 

WHAT: Royal Wedding, 2011 

WEAR: Alexander McQueen wedding gown

Not only was the past decade filled with contemporary looks, but it had its historical moments too—like when Kate Middleton married Prince William and became the Duchess of Cambridge. Not only did we get to witness the royal wedding of the decade, but watching the duchess make her way down the aisle in this Alexander McQueen gown was just a taste of all her stylish and classic moments to come.

WHO: Michelle Obama

WHAT: Commander-in-Chief's Ball, 2013 

WEAR: Jason Wu 

Michelle Obama was, still is, and forever will be iconic for so many reasons. Not only was it incredibly powerful for women of color around the world to be able to witness a black First Lady of the United States, but Michelle also brought a breath of fresh air to political style. Case in point: She opted to go beyond the typically mundane looks and support upcoming designers of color. Talk about a stylish fashion statement.

WHO: Lupita Nyong’o 

WHAT: 86th Annual Academy Awards, 2013

WEAR: Prada gown; Fred Leighton jewelry

Lupita Nyong’o may from time to time get snubbed by the Academy (ahem, where’s her nomination for Black Panther or Us?), but in no way could you overlook her style. From the moment she arrived on the red carpet in this plunging Prada light blue gown back in 2013, she established herself as someone with style to watch—and brought it all decade long.

WHO: Rihanna 

WHAT: Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards, 2014 

WEAR: Adam Selman gown; Pologeorgis fur stole; Manolo Blahnik heels; and Paul Morelli and Jacob jewelry

One could say that the 2010s were defined by two things: the naked dress, and Rihanna—which, coincidentally became one for the CFDA awards back in 2014. Truly, only Rihanna could pull off a barely-there dress made out of 230,000 Swarovski crystals—and I’m okay with it. She not only blessed us with this gem of a look, but also, she launched Fenty Beauty, Fenty Lingerie, and her luxury clothing label, Fenty, this past decade cementing the fact that It was Rihanna’s decade and we were all just living in it.

WHO: Zendaya Coleman

WHAT: 87th Annual Academy Awards, 2015 

WEAR: Vivienne Westwood gown

Of all the stars, it must be noted that Zendaya had the greatest glow-up of the decade. The former Disney star not only redefined her career through shows like, Euphoria, but women of color everywhere all felt seen when she would show up to award shows rocking her natural hair paired with an equally bomb look. Whatever texture, and whatever outfit Z wore, we all were left wondering if we could become the carpet, just so she could step on our neck. 

WHO: Beyoncé 

WHAT: China: Through the Looking Glass, Met Gala, 2015

WEAR: Givenchy gown

Beyoncé once said, "Don’t hurt yourself,” but honestly, I've spent the last decade hurt. As any member of the Beehive knows, Beyoncé had us going through the past decade (in the best way). She emanated a level of excellence that only Beyoncé can achieve. I mean, I could list all the incredible things she did in the last decade: producing an iconic visual album, launching her apparel line, being the first black woman to headline Coachella and turning it into a record-breaking Netflix documentary—and we haven’t even gotten to any of the fire fits she served us with. But let’s be real, this singular look says it all.

WHO: Zoe Saldaña

WHAT: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, Met Gala, 2016

WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana gown; Christian Louboutin heels

One would be naive to not correlate style with Zoe Saldaña—I mean, just look at this Dolce & Gabbana gown she wore to the Met Gala back in 2016. But, beyond blessing us with her beauty, Saldaña has continuously spoken up about the lack of LatinX representation within Hollywood over the past decade. Whoever said caring wasn’t stylish didn’t know about Saldaña.

WHO: Amal Clooney

WHAT: 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival, 2016

WEAR: Versace gown; Cartier jewels

While the wider population may know Amal purely by her husband’s last name, the truth is she’s so much more than that. Not only is Amal a lawyer, and human rights activist, but she's also a style icon. Gracing both red carpets and the United Nations floor with iconic looks over the past decade, Amal is proof that you can, dare I say, have it all.

WHO: Kim Kardashian West

WHAT: 2016 MTV Video Music Awards

WEAR: A vintage Galliano dress 

Even the most anti-Kardashian of people can’t shy away from admitting the impact Kim Kardashian West has had in the past decade on style. Aside from her stake in rebranding the desirability of the bodycon dress, Kim’s style has been both the inspiration and focus of controversy for the past 10 years. After all, no other celebrity sent fast-fashion sites in a tizzy to re-create her looks in a matter of minutes; and no other person has quite brought to the forefront conversations around cultural appropriation versus appreciation. So no matter what you feel, there’s no denying this woman’s place in the cultural zeitgeist. 

WHO: The Hadid Sisters

WHAT: Glamour Celebrates 2017 Women of the Year Awards 

WEAR: On Bella: Cristina Ottaviano Silk pantsuit; On Gigi: Zuhair Murad gown; Christian Louboutin pumps

Yes, I know this is not one person, but to be fair no other duo has quite shaken up the fashion world since Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. Stepping into the limelight back in the early 2010s, Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid have modeled in just about every fashion week since then. But their style is by no means limited to the runways; they both have served up iconic red carpet and street style looks, solidifying the fact that fashion runs in their veins.

WHO: Zoë Kravitz 

WHAT: 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, 2017 

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture 

While some may recollect a time when Zoë Kravitz was a teenager, this past decade she solidified her own with breakout roles in productions like Big Little Lies. But her career isn’t the only reason this woman can define the previous decade; one could say she was one of the only stars to continuously rock her natural tresses on the red carpet. And while this may seem minor, the past 10 years have challenged beauty norms in a way that has evolved the definition of beauty and style to be more inclusive.

WHO: Victoria Beckham 

WHAT: NYFW F/W 18

WEAR: Head-to-toe Victoria Beckham

No other woman quite encapsulated what it means to be posh in the 2010s other than Posh Spice herself. She didn’t have one iconic look of the decade per se, rather, Victoria Beckham’s ability to continually serve up a pantsuit look, is well, something for the ages. 

WHO: Priyanka Chopra 

WHAT: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & the Catholic Imagination, Met Gala, 2018

WEAR: Ralph Lauren Swarovski crystal-embellished gown; Cartier jewels 

Priyanka Chopra could be one of Hollywood’s most underrated style icons. While some may have first encountered the actress upon her marriage to Nick Jonas, she has been a steady fashion plate and one of the highest-paid Bollywood actresses for quite some time. But beyond her career and activism, Chopra always comes correct. Whether it’s her street style or during award season, the actress breaks all the style "rules” in the best way.

WHO: Meghan Markle 

WHAT: Royal Wedding, 2018 

WEAR: Stella McCartney dress; Cartier earrings

Y’all thought we were done with the royal weddings? Nope. This past decade blessed us with not one but two. And in that fashion, Meghan Markle also blessed us with this second controversial reception dress from Stella McCartney on her big day, along with the most fabulous guest list to ever attend a wedding. And while some questioned (and continue to question) Meghan’s style choices from that day on, for many, as they tuned in to watch the royal nuptials, they realized that for the first time they could see themselves reflected in a Dutchess and her personal style. 

WHO: Chrissy Teigen 

WHAT: Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2019 

WEAR: Marchesa dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry; Jimmy Choo heels

Chrissy Teigen is many things—boring is not one of them. Not only does she constantly impress me with her witty banter (mostly found on Twitter); but her on- and off-duty style over the past decade continues to surprise and delight me and her millions of fans. Whether she’s spotted with her adorable babies or walking the red carpet next to her Instagram husband, this woman looks good without fail.

WHO: Celine Dion

WHAT: Paris Fashion Week, 2019 

WEAR: Chanel jumpsuit and matching belt

Honestly, what is life without Celine Dion? Do you know any other women who can pull off a Chanel spandex jumpsuit? That look aside, the Canadian musician has been in the spotlight since she was 18, but like wine, her style has only gotten better with time. Her ability to wear everything from spandex to gowns this past decade is proof that true style has no age.

WHO: Lana Condor

WHAT: Camp: Notes on Fashion, Met Gala, 2019 

WEAR: Giambattista Valli couture; Lark & Berry earrings

At the end of the decade, we saw Lana Condor begin to establish herself as not only someone to watch on screen (with her popular Netflix film, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before) but on the red carpet as well. Only time will tell how Condor’s style evolves, but from what we’ve seen thus far we’re placing heavy bets she’ll be defining the next decade of what it means to embody style too. 

WHO: Jennifer Lopez. 

WHAT: Versace's Women's S/S 20 Collection Presentation, 2019

WEAR: Versace 

As you probably know, it’s no easy feat picking one iconic look from a legendary style icon. No other celebrity has been able to quite procure as many collective gasps as Jennifer Lopez—and Pinterest boards dedicated to her decades of fashion, might I add. But maybe the look of all looks is the reboot of the deep-V Versace dress she originally wore to the 2000s Grammy Awards. Like J.Lo herself, this dress is timeless, ageless, and forever iconic.  

WHO: Lizzo

WHAT: 2019 American Music Awards

WEAR: Versace gown and mini bag 

While Lizzo’s rise to popularity was over the past few years, she in many ways is the fullest expression of how style has evolved over the past decade. In fact, no other musician has quite used their platform like Lizzo to promote body positivity and self-acceptance while looking good as hell doing so. Lizzo’s style represents how far we’ve come from the days of restricted beauty and style expectations and our evolution into a space where, for once, true style isn’t defined by decade, age, ethnicity or size. True style is timeless.

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