Why "Kidcore" Made Such A Splash At NYFW

Plus, these ballet flats will elevate any outfit. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ AUTHOR INTERVIEW [IN 'IDLEWILD', JAMES FRANKIE THOMAS CAPTURES PRIMAL TEENAGE JOY]( James Frankie Thomas is the kind of person who fills you with a sense of enthusiasm and possibility. It’s in the many exclamation points that punctuate his emails, the way he describes theater as his “one true love,” and his urging us all to pursue the happiness that haunts us. This sense of possibility permeates [Thomas’s debut novel, Idlewild]( and its teenage main characters, best friends Nell and Fay, who are overwhelmed with excitement about anything related to theater, homosexuality, and each other. Thomas spoke with NYLON about tricking himself into writing a trans novel, how narrowing his focus deepened the story he was trying to tell, being a Quaker school theater kid, and why we shouldn’t banish our high school ghosts. [→ READ MORE]( [These 6 Flats Trends Are The Evolution Of Balletcore]( This new wave of the classic closet staple includes flats that are crystal-adorned, proper Mary Janes, options made from supple satin or mesh, utilitarian styles, nostalgic ‘90s T-strap options, and some that wrap around the ankle. Designers including Miu Miu, Tory Burch, Khaite, and Sandy Liang have led the movement, sending refined versions down the runway over the last couple of seasons. [→ READ MORE]( Shop The Story [Karter Strappy Flat]( Urban Outfitters [→ shop now]( [Mary Jane Loafer]( Urban Outfitters [→ shop now]( [Casi Leather Flat]( Camper [→ shop now]( [Bethany Studded Flat]( Reformation [→ shop now]( the latest core club [We’re Still Channeling the Kidcore Trend for Spring 2024]( Giant bows, Polly Pocket-inspired accessories, and more [hit big on the runways]( this season in New York. [→ READ MORE]( entertainment [LST Premieres "Everything," A Morgan Maher-Directed Summer Diary]( The NYC vocalist and photographer premiere their dreamy new video on NYLON. [→ READ MORE]( collabs [NewJeans Celebrates Self-Expression For Levi's 501 Denim Campaign]( The [K-pop girl group]( wants you to style your jeans with customizable embroidery and embellishments. [→ READ MORE]( ZINGERS [17 Impeccable Lyrics From Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’]( “Everything I do is tragic/ every guy I like is gay.” [→ READ MORE]( icymi INTERVIEW [RITA ORA IS IN HER PLAYFUL ERA]( Whether you’ve been to one of her shows, seen her at a party, or just watched her life from afar on your phone screen, one thing is clear: [Rita Ora]( is a good time — and always on-the-go. Last week Ora touched down in New York to sit front row at Michael Kors alongside the likes of [Halle Berry]( [Blake Lively]( [Molly Gordon]( and [Olivia Wilde](. The following night she’d head to Newark, New Jersey to present at the 2023 VMAs, but that morning was all about celebrating New York — and Michael himself. [→ READ MORE]( FURTHER READING → [10 Trans Models Who Slayed New York Fashion Week]( → [The Most Toxic TV Couples Of The 2000s]( → [This '80s Pant Trend Is Back & Here To Replace Your Leggings]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.