Hailey Bieber’s New Mango Campaign Is A Lesson In The “Big Top Rule” — Here Are The Pieces Actually Worth Buying
I spend a lot of time thinking about what actually makes a trend stick. Is it the sheer ubiquity of it on our feeds, or is it the moment a high-street powerhouse manages to bottle up a specific moment and make it feel attainable and wearable?
Looking at Hailey Bieber’s new Summer 2026 campaign for Mango, it’s clear we’ve hit the latter. While the internet will inevitably spiral over the micro-shorts — and listen, as someone who respects a borderline inappropriate trend, I see the vision — the real value for those of us building a functional, high-low wardrobe isn’t in the controversial hemlines. It’s in the intentionality of the layers.
The campaign is a masterclass in what I call the “Big Top Rule.” It’s a study in contrast: heavy, technical outerwear and structured blazers paired with soft, itsy-bitsy, summer-ready basics. It’s a vibe that feels as at home on a crisp morning in NYC as it does on the coast in California. If you’re opting for micro-tiny shorts this summer, pairing them with an oversized polo, a structured quarter-zip, or a crisp button-down is the polished, sophisticated way to nail the leg-baring trend. Life is about balance, after all. To get the full look just right, you need the volume up top to ground the mini shorts.
Thanks to Bieber and Mango, we now have a blueprint for outfits that nail the proportions. Whether you’re going full-Hailey or just grabbing the hero layers, shop the best of the drop here.
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The American Eagle x Bubble Collab Is A Playful Gen Z Dream
It takes a lot to break through the noise in a saturated market, but some collections manage to grab our attention. So when a beloved fashion retailer and a viral beauty brand decide to collaborate, our shopping Spidey-senses activate. Today, American Eagle announced its partnership with Bubble, and there couldn’t be a more perfect collection to shop. (And as a self-identifying Zillennial who solely uses Bubble skincare for my sensitive skin and whose younger Gen Z sister solely spends her money at American Eagle, we’re excited to add these playful pieces to our collection.)
The fashion and beauty collaboration, available on both brands’ websites and in select American Eagle stores, is a celebratory entry into summertime. According to a press release: “The collab is rooted in a shared commitment to self-expression, individuality, and community — bringing together style and skincare in a way that feels natural and lived in.”
From a range of colorful loungewear — including graphic hoodies and terrycloth floral shorts — along with pajama sets and denim jackets, the collection has comfy styles you’ll want to wear for girls’ nights in… and for coffee runs… and for beach sunrises with your best friends! The keychains, necklaces, and platform slippers also promise to bring joy to your summer ‘fits.
The collection also has a limited-edition Bubble skincare bundle in a checkered cosmetics case featuring some of the brand’s bestsellers (including my personal favorites). We’re particularly excited about the new cherry lip balm, which comes in a set with summer charms. Beauty accessories like the terry headband and wristband sets plus terry makeup pouches also promise to brighten up your skincare and makeup routines.
Ranging between $9 and $85, the limited-edition collection is bound to sell out fast, so be sure to cart up your favorites ASAP.
Shop the full American Eagle x Bubble collaboration on AE.com and hellobubble.com.
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Is The Sheep Detectives Worth Watching?
The film everybody’s talking about, The Sheep Detectives, sounds downright outrageous. Based on the novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, it follows a flock of sheep who must solve the murder of their shepherd, played by Hugh Jackman. But at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s one of Jackman’s most critically acclaimed films. So what is it about The Sheep Detectives that has audiences in tears (us included), and ruminating over how to cope with grief?
It’s easy to dismiss this fluffy, half-animated, half-live action film as just for kids, but this murder mystery is intriguing, touching and teaches us so much about community and dealing with emotion. If you’re a fan of Paddington 2, Babe or Knives Out, you should probably add it to your watchlist. Plus, the cast is stacked. The live-action characters include Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, and Emma Thompson. The flock of sheep are voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby and Brett Goldstein.
Below, entertainment writers Angeline Barion and Rachel Choy delve into what makes The Sheep Detectives tick, why we cried over Sebastian and Winter Lamb, and whether or not this film is the best of the year. Mild spoilers follow.
Rachel Choy: I saw someone describe The Sheep Detectives as Babe meets Knives Out. And I kind of love that. It has all the emotional bits, there’s a true murder mystery — but the murder mystery isn’t the main takeaway.
Angeline Barion: I was like, why are there tears in my eyes? I’m really, really confused by the fact that there’s tears in my eyes over a sheep.
RC: That’s what everyone is saying! The sheep being able to choose whether or not they can wipe their memories so they don’t remember anything bad, that’s so real.
AB: That’s such a kid thing to do. Compartmentalize. It’s fine.
RC: If you had the choice to wipe everything bad that’s ever happened to you, would you do it?
AB: I don’t know. I feel I wouldn’t be the same person if I did do that. I think it’d be okay if I could pick and choose exactly what it would be. But I feel there’s a butterfly effect to thoughts, and how they branch out into different things. I wouldn’t be the same person if I chose to wipe my memory.
RC: It’s also telling that everything you overcome, everything has taught us a lesson. So we might be really stupid if we never learned from our mistakes. But I did love seeing the characters realize that you do need to face these hard and heartbreaking moments in life. So it’s a weird thing about grief. It would be great to get rid of your grief, but at the same time, you wouldn’t be able to remember the important moments. Your grief makes your better moments shine.
AB: Have you ever seen that quote, “In order for you to feel grief, it means that you felt an extreme amount of love?” You wouldn’t have one without the other. Despite grief being such a heavy thing that we all get to experience at some point in our lives, I think it’s also important to know what that feels like, so you can feel the good parts of it to its full extremity.
RC: I love that. Did you think the film was a bit dark for kids?
AB: I think maybe it was a good way to teach them about loss in a relatable way. I think putting it in a term — animals — that they understand helps them grasp those conversations. It also gives parents or anyone a starting point to talk to a child about that type of stuff.
RC: I don’t know if really little kids would understand everything, but I guess they can just be entertained by the animals.
AB: We all want a talking animal.
I’m really, really confused by the fact that there’s tears in my eyes over a sheep.
Angeline Barion on The Sheep Detectives
RC: But that scene where the ram Sebastian got attacked, it was giving me Mufasa flashbacks from The Lion King.
AB: I was sitting with Bernice when we were watching it, and we audibly gasped. It was just so awful. It was like in Guardians Of The Galaxy when they were showing Rocket’s backstory. It’s one of those things that will just stick with you,
RC: I can’t wipe that from my memory. The other thing was, I wanted to die every time they shunned Winter Lamb.
AB: I was like, oh my god, please just leave this poor lamb alone. This is so upsetting. He just wants to have a friend. He’s so small.
RC: He’s so small. And everyone online is like, we would die for Winter Lamb. And did you watch Project Hail Mary? Same thing for Rocky.
AB: I would die for Rocky.
RC: I feel that’s maybe what the film does so well, it really plays on your emotions. And there’s such deep messages I was not expecting from a movie about sheep. It’s about the importance of community, staying curious and learning, and not excluding anyone. And then also, how humans can be so evil when it comes to greed, it’s a lot.
AB: I love the way that they set up each of the different moments, how they would lay out very clearly all of the different personality types for the sheep. And then also in the scene where they’re reading the will, reading out all of those archetypes for each of the people as well. It leaves you questioning, but also lets you know that there’s a future resolution to things. Sometimes, especially for a kids’ movie, I hate finding out later that someone was meant to be evil out of the blue, and it’s hard for me to process.
RC: I also hate in murder mysteries when there’s no real way to figure out, for example, they put in a random twist at the end. But this is a proper murder mystery with clues, and you can see everyone that’s involved, and come to a conclusion.
There’s such deep messages I was not expecting from a movie about sheep. It’s about the importance of community, staying curious and learning, and not excluding anyone.
Rachel Choy On The Sheep Detectives
AB: It doesn’t leave too much to the imagination at the end.
RC: Even my husband got teary, and he never does this. He was thinking that this could be the best film of the year.
AB: We were obviously walking in and expecting that it was going to be a really fun movie, like a light-hearted version of Knives Out. But the fact that it goes so deeply into all of these different complex and very heavy topics was just so surprising. He’s right to say it would be one of the best movies of this year.
RC: And they got such a stacked cast, they would have all read the script and signed on. That’s so many people believing in it, not only just in the voice cast, but also the live-action cast as well.
AB: I think they have such a good dynamic. Nicholas Braun really carried it. His ability to play the character that’s very clueless, but then somehow works it out in the end.
RC: Even Emma Thompson in her tiny little moments, stole the show.
AB: It felt like a really nice family movie, one of those ones that you would chuck up on the TV on a Friday, eating popcorn at home.
RC: For me it’s up there with Paddington 2, it has that same vibe.
AB: And Mulan, The Little Mermaid… those types of movies that you can watch over and over again, despite knowing what the twist is. And I don’t mind telling all my friends about it.
RC: I’ve already told people they have to watch it. I said, “You need to watch this. I think you’re gonna resonate really well with this message.” Is there anything else you want to say about the film?
AB: I always wonder how the sheep understand English.
RC: They’re bilingual. They’re baa-lingual.
This conversation has been condensed for clarity. The Sheep Detectives is in theaters now.
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I Tried $227 Worth Of Foot Cream & The Cheapest One Was The Best
Even if you consider yourself a skincare aficionado, I’m willing to bet you haven’t given your feet a second thought all year. Until now, that is. With sandal season in full swing, it makes sense that we’re on the lookout for the one foot lotion that does it all: preventing cracks before they form, banishing ashiness and smoothing away flaky skin. And with a heatwave underway, it’s little wonder that searches for “best foot cream for hard skin” are spiking on Google. (Is there anything more shudder-inducing than the feeling of dry toes catching on your bedsheets?)
You might be wondering how a foot cream differs from your usual body lotion. In my experience, the latter just doesn’t cut it. A proper foot cream is usually much thicker in texture and loaded with heavy-duty ingredients like ultra-moisturizing urea and exfoliating salicylic acid, so you can put the scary cheese grater-style foot file down.
With that in mind, I tried $200 worth of foot creams, rating each one based on how my feet felt right after applying and after consistent use. Here are my honest thoughts.
L’Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream, $34
I’m a huge fan of L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream, but because it’s packed with moisturizing butters and oils, it can leave a little residue. Happily, the foot cream version is just as effective on dry, cracked skin but sinks in quickly without any stickiness, so you can slip on socks or shoes right away. My favorite thing about it is the soothing lavender scent — it’s the ultimate bedtime ritual, and I’m convinced it helps me fall asleep faster. I also know it’s a staple in many luxury pedicurists’ kits…
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream, $10
I’ve used this on and off for years and still can’t get over the affordable price tag. Why? It does the most. The star ingredient is urea, a keratolytic agent that breaks down the bonds between dead skin cells, helping them shed quickly. It’s excellent for very dry, cracked feet with calluses. Moisturizing glycerin and allantoin leave feet feeling instantly brand new, and the softening results last until the next morning. If you’re not into the minty finish of most foot creams, this one’s lightly floral and sweet. It’s my number one on this list.
Sol de Janeiro Samba Foot Fetish Cream and Smoothing Board, $27
Sol de Janeiro’s Foot Fetish Cream comes with a smoothing board, so you can slough away rough skin and replenish dry feet in one fell swoop. Honestly, the two-step system makes a real difference. While I wouldn’t recommend filing every day, the cream is so fast-absorbing that I actually look forward to using it after each shower. The ingredients are substantial — think rich cupuaçu butter, shea butter, and glycerin — yet the cream disappears in seconds. As an impatient person, I appreciate not slipping and sliding around the bathroom. Much like the hand cream, it works wonders to alleviate dryness and smells incredible. A well-deserved second place.
The Body Shop Peppermint Invigorating Foot Cream, $22
I’ve squeezed many of The Body Shop’s Invigorating Foot Creams to the very last drop, even investing in a tube-squeezing key to get every last bit out — it’s that good. It features a handful of deeply nourishing butters like shea and cocoa, as well as moisturizing glycerin, plant oils, and waxes to make rough skin feel soft again. I love applying this before bed. It’s so smoothing, that I challenge anyone not to rub their feet together in joy. The name suggests that it’s cooling, but besides the peppermint scent, it doesn’t quite live up to the “invigorating” label, though the moisturizing benefits certainly make up for the lack of minty tingle. This comes in at a respectable third place.
Koba Bottom Up Foot Cream, $45
This foot cream reflects its higher price tag. Luxuriously thick but not greasy, it has a relaxing, herby eucalyptus scent and leaves feet feeling satisfyingly soft. It’s another one that makes me want to rub my feet together gleefully in bed. Olive and shea butter give it a whipped consistency, while their fatty acids work instantly and over time to repair a dry, damaged skin barrier. There’s also vitamin B5 to lock in moisture and allantoin to soothe cracked skin.
Aveda Foot Relief, $28
This is a megamix of gently exfoliating fruit enzymes plus jojoba and castor oils, so it not only lifts away dry, flaky skin but also replenishes moisture in parched feet. Because the exfoliants are quite mild, regular use makes it worth the higher spend. I love the addition of soothing, refreshing tea tree. When I use it in the morning, it leaves my feet feeling fresh and prepped for sandals on super hot days.
CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream, $17.70
If you want something that sinks in quickly and doesn’t leave a trace of residue, consider this your new go-to. But after giving it a good go last year, I found it wasn’t substantial enough for my very dry soles or calluses, even with a dose of exfoliating salicylic acid. I kept my foot file close. I much prefer the brand’s Moisturizing Cream, $19.99, for feet. It’s much bigger, so I don’t feel guilty slathering it on, and it boasts the same skin-rejuvenating ceramides, which act like glue between cells to keep skin soft and supple.
Weleda Foot Balm, $19.65
This is great if you don’t mind a bit of initial stickiness. The Amazon reviews don’t lie: it smells amazing and instantly smooths the look of superficial dry lines, but if you have painful cracks, I’d suggest steering clear due to the handful of essential oils, which could irritate broken skin. It’s instantly refreshing, making it ideal for swollen summer feet. Just give it a shake or a squeeze before use, as the olive oil tends to pool at the tube’s opening.
Margaret Dabbs Miracle Foot Cream, $31
Margaret Dabbs’ Miracle Foot Cream is miles ahead of the brand’s Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion, which I found far too thin to make a difference to my parched soles. However, its main ingredient is petrolatum (aka petroleum jelly), so it’s thick, slow to absorb and leaves a greasy residue on toes and hands. It’s a before-bed-with-socks kind of product, rather than one to slather on before slipping into sandals. What really sets it apart from other foot creams, though, is its focus on foot and toenail hygiene, thanks to a generous dose of antifungal and antibacterial tea tree oil (no wonder so many pedicurists I know keep it in their kits). It also contains exfoliating salicylic acid, which does the work of a foot file without the risk of overdoing it — great if you can get past the slippery feel.
This story was originally published on Refinery29 UK.
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