Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making. From Coachella to Met Gala prep, team Fashionista had a lot going on this month. But trust, that hasn't stopped us from indulging in some much-needed shopping. NYC's indecisive weather has us confused about whether to dress for cold or warm temperatures. Our solution? Dress for both: This month, we found lightweight coats, a cotton blouse and eye-catching midi skirts. We're also amping up our accessories game with French girl-coded hair pins, music festival-worth jewelry and sleek sunglasses. Ahead, see (and shop!) all our favorite April fashion discoveries. Old Navy High-Waisted Linen-Blend Straight Ankle Pants, $40 $20, available here : "If you too tend to avoid 'hard pants' at all costs, I can't recommend a good pair of linen pants ...
Anifa Mvuemba's fashion label Hanifa seemed to be on an upward trajectory. It received celebrity endorsement from the likes of Savannah James, Ashley Graham, Quinta Brunson, Megan Thee Stallion, Gabrielle Union and Bella Hadid ; it garnered lots of industry attention, including being named as a finalist in the 2021 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund ; and it had a loyal consumer fanbase, as proven by the multiple sold-out drops. Yet in March, Mvuemba announced that she's pausing the brand's production indefinitely. The label became a victim of manufacturing delays, late shipping and disgruntled customers. "Right now, I'm reflecting. I'm protecting what matters to me in this season. And I’m allowing myself to be human in the process. I don’t know exactly what the future of Hanifa looks like at this very moment. And for the first time in 14 years, I’m okay with saying that out loud," Mvuemba told The Cut . Hanifa's fate reveals the uncomfortable truth that someti...