Julie Tong

New York

Senior Commerce Content Lead at Harper's Bazaar

Commerce Editor, @VogueMagazine L.A. native, current New Yorker. Formerly @InterviewMag, @YahooLife, @KarlaOtto.

Articles

Bazaar Editors are Looking to Classic and Unexpected Fashion Muses for Summer Inspiration

4 days ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

Summer is a tough month to dress for. It's always a delicate balance of comfort (both for the heat, humidity, and the frigid a/c) and appropriateness. So we asked Bazaar editors to share their ultimate fashion muses as we prepare for hotter days ahead. Some editors gravitated towards perennial fashion icons from the '60s and '70s, like Jane Birkin, Lee Radziwill, and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whose styles are consistently pinned on mood boards for their classic wardrobes.
Bazaar Editors are Looking to Classic and Unexpected Fashion Muses for Summer Inspiration

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Julie Tong

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Summer is a tough month to dress for. It's always a delicate balance of comfort (both for the heat, humidity, and the frigid a/c) and appropriateness. So we asked Bazaar editors to share their ultimate fashion muses as we prepare for hotter days ahead.
Why Fashion Designers Love the Adidas Stan Smith Sneaker

2 weeks ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

Before Adidas Sambas (and Tokyos, and Taekwondos) were the trendy sneaker du jour, there were Stan Smiths. The clean, minimalist white sneaker with its sliver of green on the heel has been worn by icons across fashion, film, and politics—from Raf Simons and Victoria Beckham to Barack Obama, Sienna Miller, Katie Holmes, and Kate Moss. Fashion fanatics may know it as the sneaker Phoebe Philo was photographed in during her runway bow in 2011 while overseeing Céline.
Alexa Chung Just Wore the the Perfect Trench Coat in Cannes

2 weeks ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

Give it to fashion’s consummate It-girl, Alexa Chung to pull off an off-duty Cannes look that serves as a perfect transitional dressing template. After making an appearance at the film festival in a stunning black silk ball gown from Celine, the model pared things back for a more casual day out in the town, wearing a chic trench coat from high-street label Mango—which is currently still in stock.
Alexa Chung's Off-Duty Cannes Look Is Casual Perfection

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Julie Tong

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Give it to fashion’s consummate It-girl, Alexa Chung to pull off an off-duty Cannes look that serves as a perfect transitional dressing template. After making an appearance at the film festival in a stunning black silk ball gown from Celine, the model pared things back for a more casual day out in the town, wearing a chic trench coat from high-street label Mango—which is currently still in stock.
These are the Key Bag Trends to Invest in This Spring

3 weeks ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

The most exciting bag trends for Spring 2025 feature luxe textures, soft pastel hues, and sumptuous suede. Practical, durable bags made of canvas and structured leather are still mainstays, too—perfect for your daily commute. Warm-weather textures like raffia are a big trend thanks to Chemena Kamali’s boho resurgence at Chloé, where raffia bags dominated the runway. Ralph Lauren and Bottega Veneta also showcased oversized raffia totes.
These are the Key Bag Trends to Invest in This Spring

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Julie Tong

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."The most exciting bag trends for Spring 2025 feature luxe textures, soft pastel hues, and sumptuous suede. Practical, durable bags made of canvas and structured leather are still mainstays, too—perfect for your daily commute. Warm-weather textures like raffia are a big trend thanks to Chemena Kamali’s boho resurgence at Chloé, where raffia bags dominated the runway.
What the Met Gala Is Really Like for a Designer

1 month ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

Sergio Hudson was up until 4:00 in the morning—and this was the night before the Met Gala. The designer had been busy with fittings leading up to fashion’s biggest night; after all, Hudson dressed a staggering 18 guests for Monday evening’s gala, including Stevie Wonder, Quinta Brunson, Rachel Brosnahan, and WNBA champions the New York Liberty. It’s not lost on Hudson what a privilege it is to be a part of the annual gala. It's a milestone that comes after years of dedication.
13 Things Jewelry Designer Jennifer Fisher Would Buy Again

1 month ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

Jennifer Fisher is not only the force behind her namesake powerhouse jewelry line, but a mother of two, and someone with impeccable taste. Chances are you’ve spotted her hoop earrings on celebrities from Rihanna to Michelle Obama. But it was her charm necklace engraved with her firstborn’s name that truly kicked off the business nearly 20 years ago. “It is my talisman in all situations…much needed in the fashion industry,” Fisher tells Bazaar.
Kaia Gerber Is the Face of Mango-And Models Its Dreamiest Dresses

1 month ago | harpersbazaar.com | Julie Tong

When she was shooting her campaign for Mango’s latest capsule collection, Kaia Gerber found herself dreaming of summer vacation. The clothes, designed for a warm-weather destination wedding or black-tie event, just made her crave a trip to Mallorca. “For me, the marker of a successful piece of clothing is whether it makes you want to do something,” she tells Bazaar.