Elle Magazine’s Véronique Hyland on Fashion, Famous Women, and, Yes, Millennial Pink

How often is it that you write an essay so oft-quoted and ubiquitous that you define an entire generation by a single color? Today’s guest, Veronique Hyland, did just that, but what could perhaps be called her signature piece isn’t all that she has to offer—and not even close. She is fashion features director at Elle and is also the author of the fantastic 2022 book Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink. Dress Code is an essay collection centered around the fashion industry, from its history to its importance, why we wear what we wear, and why it matters. The book covers whether gender differentiated fashion will go out of style forever, the appeal of the “French girl” aesthetic, how social media has warped our sense of self-presentation, and so many more thoughtful and interesting takes and perspectives. In addition to her work with Elle and her book, Veronique has also written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler, W, New York Magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar, and she was an absolute delight to speak to.   By Véronique Hyland: “Why Is Millennial Pink Suddenly So Popular?” Work with Elle Dress Code: Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink “Jennifer Lopez Is Standing in Her Power” “Mariah Carey Is Here to Un-Cancel Christmas” “Dolly Parton May Look Artificial, But She’s Totally Real” Véronique also recommends the work of Kennedy Frazer, Holly Brubach, Anne Hollander, Annie Dillard, and Jenny Odell   + three more incredible books for you to add to your shelf via my recommendation! The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want By Living Fearlessly by Elle U.K. editor-in-chief Farrah Storr The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand, and Love Your Amazing Body by Cameron Diaz Get the F— Out of the Sun: Routines, Products, Tips and Insider Secrets from 100+ of the World’s Best Skincare Gurus by Lauryn Bosstick