Nike Air Force 1 ’07 Shoes ($115)
“After trying these on myself, I finally understand why the Nike Air Force 1’s are the quintessential versatile white sneakers. They have a casual look yet somehow manage to make you look put together. I love that I can pretty much sport them with the majority of my closet, whether it’s a flowy summer dress, a cashmere sweater with jeans, a basic bodysuit with jeans, or, of course, athleisure.
Location: Albufeira, The Algarve, Portugal
Why It’s Special: “Portugal is my happy place, so I knew I wanted to return to this beautiful country ASAP after our summer London wedding for a mini-moon break. After this overwhelming and emotional life event, we desperately needed a couple days just to hunker down with a book, get some sun, and do nothing by the pool (and not speak to anyone). W Algarve turned out to be the perfect place for all of the above. The hotel is tucked on a quiet end of Albufeira, away from the touristy hustle and bustle you find in the centre of town. Evaristo Beach, with its tumbling waves and rocky coastline, is just a five-minute walk away. The rooms are massive even at the lower categories, and all offer a balcony or terrace garden. The blue-and-white decor and colourful tile work, along with kitschy sardine fish-shaped cushions on the bed, created such a fun atmosphere for our mini-moon.
So what of other online teeth alignment services with similar business models to SmileDirectClub? Dr. Dodd predicts that, eventually, they’ll cease to exist. The news about SmileDirectClub will likely put many people off going down the online route, says Dr. Dodd, who envisions a return to in-clinic treatments, including dentist-approved Invisalign. Dr. Kahng doesn’t personally have an issue with companies trying to innovate in this space. However, she stresses that they must do so with the patient’s safety in mind. This would mean a doctor would need to be a more significant part of its business model, says Dr. Kahng. Happily, some companies have started to partner with existing dental offices, like Candid. “What I do hope is that the SmileDirectClub bankruptcy brings awareness to consumers so that they can make better decisions if they choose to move forward with DIY aligner companies,” says Dr. Kahng. She surmises that SmileDirect spent “too much” to acquire their customers through marketing, and thanks to poor reported outcomes and customer service, she believes it was “overextended.”
“Quiet luxury is here to stay as we see a shift away from Y2K dressing to a more pared-back, minimal aesthetic across all categories. Within this trend, muted and neutral colour palettes reign supreme with a focus on expert craftsmanship and elevated silhouettes,” says Heather Gramston, senior head of men’s and women’s buying at Browns. In addition to neutrals, colours like deep reds and rich browns will be ubiquitous. And, after several seasons of sky-high platforms, shoe trends are taking a turn for the practical. Ahead, these and more winter essentials to stock up on this cold-weather season, according to fashion insiders.
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