People want to do their best, but it isn't that easy. If you want to be a designer who works responsibly, it doesn't mean the ecosystem you operate in is set up for that. You could have the best intentions, but it might not work.

To say that Augustinus Bader has disrupted the skin-care space would be an understatement. Surely you know the story by now: Building www.goldengoosers.com on more than 30 years of research, Bader, a German stem cell and biomedical scientist, launched 2018's The Cream-a facial moisturizer based on his groundbreaking hydrogel, which activates regeneration of the body's own stem cells and allows some burn patients to forgo skin grafts-and built a cult following virtually overnight. So naturally, when the brand announced it would be applying its revolutionary, science-led approach to hair care, we were full of intrigue.

At present, West has everyone's attention. Her sleek diamond necklaces and icy rings occupy the sweet spot between ultra-minimalist jewelry and big-ticket bling, which means there's something for everyone. With her private clientele placing orders for bespoke pieces and stars like Zendaya, Rihanna, and Uzo Aduba all sporting her wares, West appreciates the journey that led her to this.

The shoes themselves were a collaboration with Melissa, the vegan and recyclable brand that hails from Brazil with the tagline the original jellies since 1979. Melissa has been around since the Golden Goose Sale heyday of jelly shoes. In the '90s, they made clunky jelly sandals in all the saccharine hues of the rainbow.