Welcome Warmer Days With the Season’s Best (and Biggest!) Beach Bags by Madeline Fass

The best beach bags and totes are as stylish as they are practical. For beach days or vacations, these carryalls are undeniably one of the warm season’s most important accessories. For those who find themselves beach-bound (or just have a lot to carry), you’ll likely need something to throw all of your necessities into.

In case you had any doubts about carrying a massive tote, just look at the spring 2022 runways. Supersized bags were spotted at Chanel, Isabel Marant, and Jil Sander, which means these maxi-sized accessories aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Not to mention a handful of designers—from Loewe, Marni, and Altuzarra to Proenza Schouler—have interpreted the raffia tote. Even Bottega Veneta and Prada offer styles in retro striped canvas and beach-towel-like terrycloth, respectively. There’s one thing the runway trends and practical shoppers can agree on: The bigger the beach bag, the better.

Until it’s time to pack your beach essentials, make use of one of these oversized totes for trips to the office—yes, your laptop will fit in just fine. Then when the time comes, throw your sunscreen, water bottle, and beach towel into a striped canvas tote bag or your summer read and sun hat into a colorful woven top-handle. Headed out of town? Pack an overnight’s worth of possessions into an XL canvas tote or large beach bag as a weekender for a road trip. Plus these canvas carryalls, straw totes, and beachy baskets are spacious enough for all of your essentials, so you won’t have to lug around more than one. Ahead, shop our edit of the best beach bags and totes for the season.

Kule all-over striped tote $188 KULE SHOP NOW

12 Of The Best Men’s T-Shirts

A guy needs a few things to look good. A finely tailored suit can give you authority and sophistication. A great pair of fitted jeans is essential for any casual night out. And the perfect white t-shirt, well, let’s just say there’s something classic and mysterious about a guy who knows how to rock a t-shirt well. Marlon Brando didn’t need any lessons.

A t-shirt with a pair of jeans and boots is the simplest, most basic, cleanest-looking outfit you can have. But fabric quality matters, people. If you’re wearing a tee under your oxford as an undershirt, an itchy one can ruin your day. Cotton is the gold standard of materials, with Supima cotton being a preferred blend for comfort. If staying cool is a priority, some tees mix in polyester for a sweat-wicking and more flexible fabric. And if you’re looking for something even more premium-feeling (and -looking), there are slub cotton shirts with a little extra worn texture to them.

Below, you’ll find a dozen of the best white t-shirts for men. The prices range from $20 or less to $80 so you can shop around for what fits your budget and stock up. Because you want to have an ample supply of this wardrobe staple at the ready.

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Kule The Archie In Cream/Navy

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New York-based Kule makes basics that aren’t boring. Their well-made t-shirts feature stripes and graphic prints but aren’t so over the top that you can’t wear them every day. This Breton-inspired striped shirt comes in different colors, has Kule’s signature taping at the hem and looks great on its own or layered under a blazer.

Must-Have Maternity Tops For Gorgeous Pregnancy Style by Laura Lajiness Kaupke

Whether you’re craving cozy attire to curl up in or a bump-enhancing look for a night out, the best maternity tops are a pregnancy style essential—no matter what trimester you’re experiencing. Though early on, many of your regular shirts, blouses, and tees fit as if nothing were different. Things begin to change, and fast, by the second and third, that burgeoning bump requires a fashionable adjustment. If you’re for showcasing your pregnant shape, fitted silhouettes like ribbed knits, body-skimming tanks, and tees are perfect. Pair them with maternity jeans or other comfy bottoms like loose trousers or a skirt with stretch. For those who’d rather not enhance their shapes, roomier alternatives include billowing blouses, oversized button-downs, and slouchy knits for those less in favor of the flaunt. Oversized cardigans are another chic way to keep things more demure, whether layered over a dress or your comfiest T-shirt.

You’ll certainly want a few options when keeping things cozy, too, like a slouchy sweatshirt, perhaps with a matching jogger, or to layer with over-the-bump leggings. Easy-to-toss-on tees, both long-sleeve and short, are must-haves, too, as is an assortment of pregnancy tank tops when you’re running warm or in need of a baselayer. No matter your preference or needs, scroll on to shop for the nine best maternity tops, from casual to elegant. Most importantly, you’ll find styles that can grow with you and live in your closet throughout motherhood.

The Comfy Tee

All hail the perfect T-shirt, especially during pregnancy when comfort is critical. Stock yourself with an assortment for layering or wear in all their glory, from long sleeves to vintage-inspired styles and always-winning white.

Kule organic modern long tee

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The 30 Best Travel Bags For Long-Weekend Survival by Elizabeth Buxton

Lengthier trips away call for breaking out our best rolling luggage. But, what about two- to three-day escapes? For the quick getaway, we need a travel bag that will allow us to sail smoothly through various micro-jaunts via plane, train, camper, and automobile. It’s the kind of bag that possesses the multi-faceted ability to hold all of our travel outfits and accessories without weighing us down — all while still looking stylish, to boot. We’re talking about the weekender bag.The best weekender bags run the gamut in sizes and shapes — so, what’s right for you depends upon your personal packing preferences. There are durable duffles ripe for over-stuffing, large canvas totes for folding up an extra outfit or two, and even hybrid types with secret roller wheels to tote on multi-terrain. Because each of these bags is built for holding a select amount of belongings, they will ultimately help streamline your packing process to include only the essentials for short stays away.Flit to and from all of your future adventures by slinging one of the options ahead over your shoulder. Whether you’re traveling for one night or three, these are the best weekender bags to help you do it in style.

Kule The Take Out Tote

Add a little pep to your travel step with this smiley-faced canvas carryall.

Shop KuleKule The Take Out Tote, $188.00, available at Kule.

Your Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe Shopping Guide by Georgia Murray

A capsule wardrobe is nothing new. The term was coined back in the 1980s by Susie Faux, the West End boutique owner who introduced her clients to minimalist brands like Jil Sander, while Donna Karan popularised the idea in the USA in ‘85 with her Seven Easy Pieces. In 2014, Unfancy founder Caroline Rector reinvigorated buzz for the concept when she posed the idea of a 37-piece capsule, just as Marie Kondo’s decluttering method was shaking up wardrobes the world over. The notion of a refined and utilitarian collection of clothing, of creating the maximum number of outfits from as few items as possible, is a familiar one.Now, though, its appeal is greater than ever. The pandemic has forced many of us to recalibrate our relationship with fashion. Giving us time to step off the fast-moving carousel of disposable trends, we’ve had hours in lockdown to sit with the clothes we own and admit which were bought to secure a quick and dirty serotonin hit in the shadow of Instagram’s comparison culture, fuelled by the ease of same-day delivery. For others, waking each morning to a global pandemic has left little room for the effort and energy required to pull together a playful outfit. With heavier burdens weighing on our minds, functionality is often the biggest draw when choosing what to wear each day. “People are starting to rethink their relationship with clothing and with nowhere to go, more time is being spent organizing and decluttering as well as learning how to create a streamlined wardrobe,” says personal stylist Eunice Abe of the surge in search for capsule wardrobes during lockdown. Donating, selling or gifting items which no longer fit into your life is a great way to save them from landfill but the aim isn’t to mindlessly purge your wardrobe and start anew. It’s about whittling it down to a selection of thought-out pieces which will help you to resist the pull of passing trends. “Building a capsule wardrobe made up of core items not only helps me shop less and rewear my pieces over and over again,” Eunice says, “but also to not shop impulsively for the ‘next best thing’ to wear.” I feel the same way. Pre-pandemic, I felt an involuntary urge to shop whenever I saw a new look on Instagram but since rotating a steady collection of around 15 pieces, from crew-neck knitwear and plain, long-sleeved tees to straight-leg jeans and my trusty Birkenstocks, I’ve found it easier to put some distance between what I tell myself I want and what I really need.At the core of a capsule wardrobe is the idea that its contents transcend passing trends but of course it will mean different things to different people. If monochrome and minimalism isn’t your flavor, a capsule wardrobe bursting with print and color is just as valuable – so long as each piece can be worn in multiple ways. Fine-tune your wardrobe so that you’re wearing what you own as much as possible, so that each piece stands the test of time and serves a functional but joyful purpose in your life. What it looks like is up to you. Below, we’ve found the best pieces for a traditional capsule wardrobe, from summer-ready sandals to Breton striped tees.

The Breton Tee

The Brittany-born striped top has been synonymous with French style ever since Coco Chanel turned the fisherman’s staple into a fashion favorite. Our preferred marinière tees are by Kule or Comme des Garçons Play, but there are heaps to choose from. Tuck into tailored trousers or denim and top off with black lace-up shoes or white kicks.

Winter Blues Be Gone! 15 Smile-Inducing Sweaters to Wear Now by Madeline Fass

What better way to cure the winter blues than with a sartorial dose of sunshine? While the season continues on (it feels like it’s never-ending), at least there’s a cheerful assortment of cute knits to wear. A sweater that brightens both your look and your mood is a definite win-win.

Mentally transport yourself to somewhere with sunshine and blue skies via Stella McCartney’s zip-up knit or to a tropical paradise with Alanui. Or wear a smile on your sleeve with a striped cardigan from Kule or a happy-face crewneck from Joostricot. For less literal interpretations, look to The Elder Statesman, Christopher John Rogers, or Stine Goya for wonderful combinations of joyous colors and prints guaranteed to have a positively peppy effect. Knits with texture won’t hurt either, be it Judy Turner’s fringed yarns or Loewe’s floral-appliqué cardigan. Meanwhile, Reformation’s hot pink pullover quite literally reads emotional support sweater.

Here, find 15 sweaters to wear now through spring, guaranteed to brighten your day.

Kule Remus Smile sweater. $398 KULE. SHOP NOW