Alyssa Lapid
Alyssa Lapid is a Staff Writer at Bustle, where she covers a variety of topics under fashion — including the latest from fashion week, profiles of stylish celebs, the most in-demand bags, red carpet moments, and sometimes, even Carrie Bradshaw’s best looks. Prior to working with the fashion team, she was an entertainment writer at Bustle, covering celebrity news and buzzy releases and conducting artist interviews.
She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, and her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Nylon, Self, iD, Cultured, and Repeller, among others. She was previously the Digital Managing Editor of Vogue Philippines and an Updates Editor at Brides.
She grew up in the Philippines and can tell you all the best Filipino dishes to try and local spots to include in your travel plans. When she’s not listening to BTS or rewatching Gilmore Girls and Harry Potter, she’s hanging out with her Shih Tzus and masking.
You can find Alyssa on Twitter and Instagram @alyssalapid.
I Tried It
Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2026 Line Confirms Heavy Layers Can Still Serve Body
Bustle’s fashion team took a page out of Julia Fox’s playbook, bringing the new line of leopard prints and satin slips to the streets of New York.
The Anti-Diamond Standard
Your Grandmother’s Pearls Just Entered Their Villain Era
At the 2026 Emmys, Zendaya, Sarah Pidgeon, and more style rebels gave the traditional heirloom an edgy upgrade.
Rulebook? Don't Know Her
The "No-Trend Trend" Is Winning The Emmys
TV's biggest night traded predictable gowns for rule-breaking silhouettes and chaotic style choices.
A Night Cap(Toe)
Chanel’s Star-Studded NYFW Party Just Crowned The Next It-Girl Shoe
Sterling Point breakout star Ella Rubin joined the chicest crowd to cosign your new fave.
Baggage Claim
Saint Laurent’s Amalia Bag Rules The "Midnight Luxe" Fall Trend
The leopard-print carryall is ready to take the label's signature nocturnal glam into the daylight.
Faultless Fashion
10 Tenniscore Pieces That Ace The Court-To-Aprés Dress Code
Pleats, polos, poplin minis — here's everything you need to serve major US Open style anywhere you go.
Fashion Week
Ralph Lauren’s Front Row Was A Masterclass In "Coatmaxxing"
Meghann Fahy, Cynthia Erivo, and more stylish stars embraced this season’s hottest outerwear styles at NYFW.
Coming In Clutch
Montblanc Just Introduced A Chic New Era Of Corpcore At NYFW
Alexandra Daddario and more stylish stars just set your next fave office-inspired bag trend.
Texas Hold ’Em (In Closets)
The Tour Ended. The Cowboy Carter 'Fits Didn't.
On Beyoncé’s 45th birthday, three fans share how her historic country tour permanently influenced their everyday style.
I Tried It
How 2 First-Timers Decided To Serve Looks At The US Open
Here’s what we learned about dressing for the tournament.
Baggage Claim
Chanel’s Embroidered 11.12 Bag Is Rewriting Modern Luxury
The floral-embellished piece is fall’s biggest flex, looking just as good at a black-tie event as it does with your fave denim.
Secure The Bag
“Guccimaxxing” Is The Moment — & The Giglio Is The It Bag
EmRata, Dakota Johnson, and Angel Reese can’t get enough of this logomania hero.
Good For The Sole
The "Glove Shoe" Is Fall’s Comfy-Chic Answer To Classic Ballet Flats
Zoë Kravitz and Kendall Jenner are obsessed with the high-vamp footwear trend that fits like a second skin.
Bustle Exclusive
Meet The New Guard Of Velour
Juicy Couture's iconic Y2K tracksuit just got a bold, Crown Royal-inspired upgrade.
Flannel Channel
Plaid Shirts Are The New Off-Duty Uniform For Fall 2026
Kylie Jenner, Barbara Palvin, and more It girls are giving the humble closet staple a luxury upgrade.
Trend Report
"Coatmaxxing” Is Fall 2026's Hottest Outerwear Trend
Between Jenna Ortega's croc print and Zendaya's brocade, jacket season has never looked better.
Generational Divide Whomst?
The Millennial "Jeans & Going-Out Top" Uniform Now Has A Gen Z Twist
Hilary Duff and Anne Hathaway are resurrecting a classic Y2K dress code — but it looks entirely different this time around.
Lights, Camera, Couture
Chanel Is Proving That Fashion & Movies Are Actually The Chicest Combo
The French label's bringing major style to the 2026 MoMA Film Benefit honoring Steven Spielberg.
Extra Filthy, Please
The "Dirty Martini" Aesthetic Is Summer's Most Refreshing Color Combo
Your favorite fashion girls are taking their bar orders straight to their wardrobes.
Nothing To Hide
10 Actually Cute Clear Bags That Are Stadium-Approved
TFW when you pass the security check *and* the vibe check.
