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GARDEN VARIETY • Planting one’s feet usually refers to an act of practicality, but there’s nothing sensible about these sparkly Balmain sling-backs—and that’s what makes them so fun. Presented at the brand’s Spring 2024 runway show, these petal-adorned peep-toes feature 2,000 strass crystals and took a team of expert craftspeople 500 hours to create. While the process was no walk in the park, the result is a truly show-stopping shoe. No green thumb required.

April Lockhart • The self-proclaimed “disabled fashun girlie” gets candid about living with her limb difference, dressing for fashion over function and what she’s loving this spring.

TAKING SPACE • Size-inclusive runways are still not the norm—but these labels are beacons of change.

BOTTOMS UP • In the age of polarization, menswear is following suit. Are you team short shorts or team carryall cargos?

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Skirt the Issue • Wind, rain, snow and sun all in the same week? Yup, March has arrived—and it’s up to its usual madness. So, how do you navigate the season’s inconsistencies while keeping your style sanity? Look to the midi-skirt for your answer. Below are a few weatherproof suggestions.

Ice Ice Baby • Spring’s hottest hue is a callback to winter’s frost frenzy: icy blue.

Tough Topper • Reimagined bomber jackets make for a seasonless silhouette.

To the Max • Supersized handbags are the season’s can’t-miss accessory to carry.

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PRESS RELEASE • The press-on nails category is booming, thanks to recent innovations. (SEE PAGE 48.)

Sheer Joy • Cream and liquid makeup products are certainly du jour, but how do you wear them without looking barefaced?

Spring AWAKENING • This season’s beauty launches are a sweet nod to the golden trio of warmer weather: candy, fruits and flowers.

Body Party • A new wave of skincare offerings are targeting skin below the neck, and they’re more advanced than ever.

FLESHED OUT • These head-to-toe heroes deliver on softer and smoother limbs.

TIP TOP • Press-on nails saw a major boost during the pandemic, when nail salons were largely inaccessible. But today, sales continue to rise—and show no signs of slowing down—thanks to exciting innovations.

You’ve Got Nail • Available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, designs and materials, the options are endless when it comes to press-on nails.

Head SPACE • Recent industry innovations let you address hair-care concerns from the comfort of your own home.

BEAUTY QUEEN • After losing everything, Shirley Raines started a now-acclaimed non-profit organization committed to providing essential services to homeless populations.

Top Shelf • Shirley Raines’s tried-and-true beauty essentials.

SISTER, SISTER • Siblings Whitney and Taffeta White launched their brand, Melanin Haircare, as an ode to the natural-hair community.

Starting Lineup • Melanin Haircare’s good-for-strands core collection is now available in Canada.

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GREY ZONE • Naomi Campbell lends a light hand to a sophisticated Boss collab for spring. (SEE PAGE 70.)

BEING BILLY • Against all odds, Billy Porter is a magnificent couture...