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In conversation with top designers, tastemakers and your favorite celebrities.

Self-Care Goals: Jen Atkin
We're devoted to their products and inspired by their achievements—now, find out how the powerful women behind your beauty go-tos relax, recharge and create. Meet an innovative hairstylist to the stars who takes a holistic approach to making good hair days an everyday thing.
Backstage Poetry with Simone Rocha
Recognized for her subversive feminine designs, internationally renowned Irish designer Simone Rocha gives Nordstrom insider access to her SS20 presentation.
Self-Care Goals: Wander Beauty
We're devoted to their products and inspired by their achievements—now, find out how the powerful women behind your beauty go-tos relax, recharge and create. This multitalented, multitasking duo took their routines from hectic to heavenly—here's how we can all benefit.
Beachy Keen
Julie Sariñana of fashion blog Sincerely Jules talks her new collection with Billabong, her covetable beach-meets-city style and that one time she tried surfing.
Suited for Greatness
The uncompromising designer Thom Browne finds individuality in the uniform.
Self-Care Goals: Anastasia Soare
We're devoted to their products and inspired by their achievements—now, find out how the powerful women behind your beauty go-tos relax, recharge and create. Up next: we hear from the makeup mogul behind Anastasia Beverly Hills, who gives us a face-redefining reason to care about geometry.
Lifting Women Up
Nordstrom has big plans for 2020—and beyond. We're highlighting brands that have partnered with HERproject, a nonprofit that's helped one million women working in the global supply chain, plus our own work with humanitarian organization CARE International.
A Woman's Worth
In celebration of Women's History Month, we speak with four trailblazers in fashion and beauty carving a path for fellow and future founders. They share the words they live by, who inspires them and how they start each day femme-powered.
Carving Her Own Path
When the former CEO of Proenza Schouler starts a line of dresses, you know it's going to be good. We talk to Shirley Cook about her new collection, Dyvna, the sweet meaning behind its name and the little details that make her pieces so special. (Hint: they have pockets!)
Life Imitates Art
Fashion designer Rosetta Getty talks astrology, spirituality and style—and the modernist art movement that inspired her latest collection.
DIVERSITY MATTERS
Celebrating Black History Month
We speak with three female African American executives at Nordstrom about climbing the corporate ladder—and what businesses need to do to create a more inclusive environment.
Kim Breaks the Internet (Again)
SKIMS, the shapewear line created by Kim Kardashian West, has officially landed at Nordstrom. Read our exclusive interview with the business mogul on turning a passion project into another empire.
In Conversation: Brandon Maxwell & Alex Nordstrom
Stylist-turned-designer Brandon Maxwell chats with Alex Nordstrom about their special friendship, how he got his start in fashion and winning the coveted CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year.
Modern American Romance
The founders of new-to-Nordstrom Brock Collection reminisce on the brand's beginnings and the dreamy aesthetic they've made their own.
A Brighter & More Colorful Tomorrow
Entireworld's Scott Sternberg is a true showman with a utopian vision.
Alighieri: Path to Paradise
Fine jewelry inspired by Italian poet Dante Alighieri—and designer Rosh Mahtani's own exploration of ritual, roots and the "place" she calls home.
Say Hello to a New Decade
The countdown to New Year's Eve is officially on. Put together the perfect night-on-the-town ensemble with advice from three Trunk Club stylists.
City Guide: NYC with Maria Tash
Get your very own "curated ear," thanks to Maria Tash piercing services now available at Nordstrom NYC. Plus, the jewelry designer gives us a tour of her favorite haunts around the city.
Making Waves
Book a flight somewhere warm: eco-friendly, size-inclusive swimwear brand Summersalt is now at Nordstrom.
The Greater Good
Nordstrom gives back this holiday season with Good+Foundation. The nonprofit's founder, philanthropist Jessica Seinfeld, tells us how she got started and what it's like to have the support of her husband, comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld, through it all.
Designer Holiday Traditions
From cozying up in cashmere sweaters after a day on the slopes to festive holiday decorations, these are the things that make the season merry and bright for seven fashion insiders.
Riding the Waves
Kurt Narmore poured his passions for skating, surfing and punk into the righteous Los Angeles–based menswear brand Noon Goons.
In the Moment:
A Q+A with Ganni
Founders Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup on everything from the globalization of style to their very hygge holiday plans.
The Pragmatic Romantic
The mind behind the dreamy, otherworldly luxury of Sies Marjan.
Making a Fashion House Home
Wes Gordon, creative director of Carolina Herrera, couldn't imagine a more perfect place to land than the label he now leads—except maybe his farm in Connecticut.
A Woman's World
Designer Nellie Partow pays tribute to Georgia O'Keeffe and the ladies around her who pave their own way.
The Barbour Legacy
Dame Margaret Barbour shares what makes her family's iconic jackets so special and takes us back in time to her favorite moments in the company's heritage and history.
Designing the American Dream
Adam Lippes is dressing women to be comfortable being themselves, but with an elegant twist.
Man of the Hour: Justin Timberlake
When Justin Timberlake invites you to dinner, you cancel all your plans. He chats with us about his menswear collection with Levi's, how he's keeping youth music education alive in his hometown and why fashion should come from a feeling.
Blair Is Back
From power pastels to newsworthy neutrals, let Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific show you how to master her more-is-more approach to style.
Gal Meets Glam Meets New York City
Tastemaker Julia Engel hits NYC to celebrate the launch of her new collection of cozy winter coats.
Style File: Ella Balinska
The Charlie's Angels actress and face of Kurt Geiger's Autumn 2019 campaign talks filming, fashion and how she defines "characterful style."
Classical Studies
Known as the philosopher-designer of the world's most luxurious cashmere sweaters, Brunello Cucinelli shares his love of classic books and looks and his commitment to his Umbrian hometown.
Theory at Work
A city-defining restaurateur, a nature-inspired ceramicist, an augmented-reality designer and two inventive ice cream makers—let Nordstrom and Theory introduce you to five successful women who have made Seattle style their own.
Style File: Winnie Harlow
The mega-model lends her sleek style to a new shoe collaboration with Steve Madden that spans sneakers to stilettos.
Influential Footwear
The Instagram tastemakers behind Ankari Floruss have arrived at Nordstrom.
Style File: Marianna Hewitt
The influencer dishes on her new DL1961 denim collab, which supermodel inspires her style and how she survives New York Fashion Week.
La Familia
Sisters Natalia and Liliana Acevedo tell us how their parents and their Colombian culture inspired Kaanas, a line of artisan-made shoes.
Brave New World
The dark and hopeful vision of 1017 ALYX 9SM's Matthew Williams.
Family Is Always in Fashion
The mother-daughter duo behind knitwear brand NIC+ZOE open up about working together, their personal style and the next exciting chapter.
Style File: Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger
The designer, entrepreneur and creative director of Judith Leiber Couture invites us into her fashionable life.
Wouldn't It Be Lively
Lingerie is getting a lift, thanks to LIVELY founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant and her diverse brand ambassadors.
Jewels of Jaipur
Style icon Caroline Issa on her new jewelry collaboration with Monica Vinader, her inspirational trip to India and how she gets dressed.
It's a Woman's World
The founders of Negative Underwear quit corporate jobs to start a lingerie brand in a male-dominated industry.
Lace & Legacy
Designer Jonathan Simkhai's latest collection was inspired by a photo of his mother's Ukrainian grandmother, Fira, and the Hollywood celebrities he dresses.
Pretty in Pink
A passion for sharing fashion put Utah blogger Rachel Parcell on the map. Now she's offering up her style in a Nordstrom-exclusive collection.
Pretty Slick
Trendsetter Alexa Chung on her coat collaboration with Barbour and why the brand is one of her Glastonbury Festival essentials.
Odds-On Favorite
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly on how she celebrates Pride and life after taking the crown.
Going Dutch
WANDLER's sleek, functional bags were designed for life in the bike lane—and beyond.
La Dolce Vita
La DoubleJ was founded by an American expat living in Milan with an obsession for vintage style and access to an archive of luxury textiles.
Level Up
Creative director of the Milanese menswear label Eleventy, Marco Baldassari shares his tips for mastering the art of business casual.
Get Carried Away
Dagne Dover's three founders share how their go-to handbag styles merge form and function—and what they each carry in theirs.
Not Just a Number
Designers, models and retailers discuss how the fashion industry is finally making progress on size inclusivity and how Nordstrom is leading the way.
Man of Measure
Vince's Vice President of Men's Design, Patrik Ervell, talks dad style and the best advice his own father gave him.
The [Em]Power Suit
Using a rotating palette of bright colors and classically cool cuts, SUISTUDIO's new lead designer reimagines the professional two-piece for the modern workforce.
Channeling JW Anderson
We speak with inventive Irish designer Jonathan Anderson about his new mock TV spots hosted by the charismatic cabaret artist Justin Vivian Bond.
Fade Into Blue
Vintage-inspired cuts and washes make kicking it '70s style as easy as slipping on a new pair of jeans.
True to Uniform
Alex Mill founder Alex Drexler and creative director Somsack Sikhounmuong make the case for simplifying your wardrobe.
The Double-Shift Shirt
How designer Audrey McLoghlin's new shirt company Grayson—named after her cute-as-a-button-up daughter—empowers working moms.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Tory Burch reflects on her mom's stylish influence and the way she's raised her own kids to believe in themselves.
Lasting Impressions
Flowers, chocolate, spa days—all great gifts for Mom. But if you're aiming to wow this year, take a tip from Monica Vinader and spring for something she'll cherish forever.
Mother Knows Best
Nine women in fashion share the best advice their moms gave them and how it's shaped their lives.
Material World
These six brands are upping their sustainability with innovative textiles that are changing the fashion industry—and the world.
Going Green with Eileen
Designer Eileen Fisher is a sustainability pioneer. She shares some innovative and artistic new ways she's cleaning up fashion.
Force of Nature
For two decades, Maria Cornejo has used her intelligence and ingenuity to push eco-conscious fashion to be both luxe and stylish.
Jacey Duprie Gets Real
The Damsel in Dior blogger talks about her new clothing collaboration with THE ODELLS and how her approaches to social media and fashion have changed since becoming a mother.
Perfectly Simple
Meet Emme Parsons, the LA-based designer crafting pretty, minimalist sandals to wear with everything this summer.
Fashion's Rising Stars
From the French brand beloved by actresses to the LVMH Prize finalist redefining American suiting, these labels are changing the game.
Heart and Sole
Gianvito Rossi stepped into his famous father's shoes, creating a name for himself and his seductive Milanese footwear.
Smooth as Glass
Nicola Glass, kate spade new york's new creative director, is bringing a message of optimistic femininity to your closet.
Style File: Lily Aldridge
The face of the latest Levi's Made & Crafted collection, supermodel Lily Aldridge reveals her off-duty tips for dressing denim up and down—and how many pairs of jeans she really owns.
Stella Saves the World
British designer Stella McCartney set out to change the fashion industry. She’s succeeding.
Things to THINX About
Five good reasons to try the revolutionary panty.
Empowering Women
HERproject helps companies like Nordstrom bring financial planning, health education and other life tools to women working in global fashion factories.
Rixo Revolution
Meet the friends who channeled their vintage obsession into RIXO, a London-based line of contemporary clothes that fashion editors love.
Style File: Anine Bing
The Danish model-turned-designer on building a great wardrobe, her grandmother's inspiring style and the advice tattooed on her arm.
Cupid's Rainbow
Dora Larsen lingerie is so cheery and cheeky, you'll want to wear it way past Valentine's Day.
Going Back to Cali with Johanna Ortiz
From her coffee to her nightly skin care routine, spend the day with the Colombian designer of sensuous dresses.
The Sweet Spot
Beginning with their eye-catching handbags, Staud's founders built a label around aspirational yet attainable fashion.
Nothing but a Number
Turn a few clothing essentials into a timeless wardrobe by following these tips from designer Nili Lotan.
Men's Street-Style Cues
Nick Wooster on sneakers, style and what every man should have in his closet.
Blue Jean Baby
Street-style star and fashion stylist Rachael Wang on what denim to wear for the new year and how to style it.
The Art of Layering
The right shapewear for your holiday look, according to the guru behind Commando.
To Have & to Hold
Handbag designer Clare Vivier on carrying multiple bags and Queen Elizabeth's influential style.
Artistic Endeavors
David and Sybil Yurman's jewelry line and family business stem from their shared love of sculpture and painting.
Cashmere That Cares
The perfect gift provides luxury warmth and improves conditions for working women around the world.
A Life in Style
Renowned buyer and fashion executive Sarah Rutson shares her best work advice and favorite wardrobe essentials.
California Dreaming
Meet the friends behind the glamorous San Francisco slippers, Birdies, that you'll want to wear everywhere.
Blair Eadie Knows How to Party
The Atlantic-Pacific blogger and Halogen collaborator tells us how to dress for every festive occasion.
Calling Planet Earth
From Eileen Fisher to Reformation, we’re partnering with eco-conscious brands that are revolutionizing the industry from the ground up.
10 A-List Styling Tips
Celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger shares her secrets for looking great.
Game Changer
Tibi founder Amy Smilovic on how she styles her new urban-sport collection, The Drop, exclusive to Nordstrom.
Pioneer Spirit
Stuart Vevers is celebrating trailblazers of the American West, inspired by trips to Disneyland, Santa Fe and the COACH archives.
Golden Girl
The designer of Lana Jewelry on the transformative power of hoop earrings.
Chance Encounter
How the MANSUR GAVRIEL duo met and made their chic minimalist aesthetic.
Sister Act
The founders of Veronica Beard on the unique relationship behind their brand.
Victor Cruz on Leadership & Style
We caught up with the NFL great and BOSS brand ambassador.
A Day in the Life of Hilary Swank
The two-time Oscar-winning actress and now clothing designer invites us into her world.
Winning Combination
Champion boxer Nellie Partow trains her eye on her impeccable fall collection.
Le Rêve Bohème
Best friends Barbara Boccara and Sharon Krief started ba&sh—a line of sexy-cool Parisian clothes—to create their dream wardrobe.
Strathberry's Royal Lines
Get to know the Scottish handbags beloved by Meghan Markle, Margot Robbie and Lady Gaga.
The VOLON: Choose Your Flavor
Street style's latest bag craze comes to us from this Seoul-based brand.
When Eco-Friendly Got Cool
Reformation founder Yael Aflalo discusses her sustainable style empire.