ELLE
SEPTEMBER 2019
CONTENTS
14
84 THE EMPATHY
REVOLUTION
After all the outrage,
understanding and
kindness must now follow.94 WHITE PAPER FAMILY
Life lessons from trailblazing
editor Elaine Welteroth.124 RIDING HIGH
The making of screen
renegade Natasha
Liu Bordizzo.193 ASK E JEAN
Tough-love advice from
ELLE’s agony aunt.IF YOU’RE
SEEKING SELF-
IMPROVEMENT...72 WATER THERAPY
Dive into the latest trend
in self-care.88 ADULT BEGINNERS
It’s time to be a grown-up
about money.146 THE NEW
GLOW- GETTERS
Fresh skincare finds to
stock up on.150 SWEET CREAMS
Fake a full eight hours
with these sleep masks.158 GOOD VIBES ONLY
Want to stress less and
train smarter? We show
you how.IF YOU WANT
TO THINK
OUTSIDE
THE BOX...42 THROWING SHADE
Rectangular lenses are the
latest sunglasses trend –
do you dare to go square?50 FASHION
COMES OF AGE
Thanks to a push for inclusive
casting, more and more older
models are hitting the runway.90 BREAKING
THE LAST TABOO
Why does society still
question women who are
childfree by choice?140 LOOK ME IN
THE EYE
Bold, graphic eyes are
coming into focus.154 ABSENT MINDED
Chanel’s new colour
collection is more about
the lack of it.182 ELLE DRIVE AWARDS
(GREEN EDITION)
Our round-up of the
eco-friendly cars that
are revs above the rest.IF YOU NEED A
CONVERSATION
STA RT ER...44 DREAM TEAM
Swimwear brand Matteau
celebrates its first foray
into ready-to-wear.70 THE AUTHENTIC
HEROINE
Meet Kaya Scodelario,
the actor keeping it real
on- and off-screen.73 I’LL HAVE WHAT
THEY’RE HAVING
The cosmo is experiencing
a post-Carrie revival.73 POWER OF THE PAGE
This month’s must-read books.74 THE SOUND OF NOW
ELLE’s ultimate guide to the
latest in music.175 HOW I’M WIRED
Pip Edwards puts a stylish
spin on tech.THE REGULARS
18 EDITOR’S LETTER
22 CONTRIBUTORS
26 HOT LIST
190 HOROSCOPES
193 PRIVACY NOTICE
194 BACK PAGE